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LR53 AXJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 155,378 miles on the clock, averaging 8,264 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 AXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,264

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,691
Average per year8,264
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 AXJ 40k69k98k126k155k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,378 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage153,687 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,681 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,661 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage151,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage144,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage138,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,610 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,934 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage132,288 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage130,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,568 miles
PASS
Mileage127,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage120,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage110,568 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage99,930 miles
Since last MOT+13,974 miles
PASS
Mileage85,956 miles
Since last MOT+12,949 miles
PASS
Mileage73,007 miles
Since last MOT+14,612 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,395 miles
Since last MOT+18,668 miles
PASS
Mileage39,727 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 AXJ

What car is LR53 AXJ?

LR53 AXJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 AXJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 AXJ was 155,378 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 AXJ passed its MOT?

LR53 AXJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2020.

Is LR53 AXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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