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LR53 AEG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 85,707 miles on the clock, averaging 4,126 miles per year, well 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 LR53 AEG

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,126

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,707 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,983
Average per year4,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 AEG 28k43k57k71k86k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage83,724 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage80,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage77,543 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage77,022 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage73,310 miles
Since last MOT+9,506 miles
PASS
Mileage63,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
PASS
Mileage59,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage55,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,046 miles
PASS
Mileage46,054 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage37,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage36,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage34,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage28,146 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 AEG

What car is LR53 AEG?

LR53 AEG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 AEG?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 AEG was 85,707 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 AEG passed its MOT?

LR53 AEG has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2020.

Is LR53 AEG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 AEG 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 AEG?

LR53 AEG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.