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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 120,210 miles on the clock, averaging 5,344 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for LR53 ADV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,210 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,202 |
| Average per year | 5,344 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LR53 ADV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LR — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LR53 ADV
What car is LR53 ADV?
LR53 ADV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LR53 ADV?
The last recorded mileage for LR53 ADV was 120,210 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LR53 ADV passed its MOT?
LR53 ADV has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.
Is LR53 ADV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 ADV 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 LR53 ADV?
LR53 ADV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.