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 1595cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 110,544 miles on the clock, averaging 9,693 miles per year, above 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 BWZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 110,544 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22,340 |
| Average per year | 9,693 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LR53 BWZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LR — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LR53 BWZ
What car is LR53 BWZ?
LR53 BWZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LR53 BWZ?
The last recorded mileage for LR53 BWZ was 110,544 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LR53 BWZ passed its MOT?
LR53 BWZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jan 2016.
Is LR53 BWZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 BWZ 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 BWZ?
LR53 BWZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.