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LR53 BRX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 161,720 miles on the clock, averaging 8,676 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 BRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,676

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,720 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 BRX 57k83k110k136k162k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage156,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,422 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage152,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage147,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage139,572 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,571 miles
Since last MOT+20,080 miles
PASS
Mileage119,491 miles
Since last MOT+12,067 miles
PASS
Mileage107,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage100,592 miles
Since last MOT+10,483 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,732 miles
PASS
Mileage81,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage72,772 miles
Since last MOT+15,376 miles
PASS
Mileage57,396 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 BRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 BRX

What car is LR53 BRX?

LR53 BRX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 BRX?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 BRX was 161,720 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 BRX passed its MOT?

LR53 BRX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2018.

Is LR53 BRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 BRX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR53 BRX?

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