Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 107,495 miles on the clock, averaging 5,133 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for AO53 LVZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,495 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,230 |
| Average per year | 5,133 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO53 LVZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 LVZ
What car is AO53 LVZ?
AO53 LVZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 LVZ?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 LVZ was 107,495 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 LVZ passed its MOT?
AO53 LVZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2024.
Is AO53 LVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 LVZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AO53 LVZ?
AO53 LVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.