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LR53 DYC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 85,457 miles on the clock, averaging 6,799 miles per year, 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 DYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,799

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,457 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 DYC 16k33k51k68k85k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,457 miles
PASS
Mileage89,239 miles
Since last MOT+23,207 miles
PASS
Mileage66,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,002 miles
PASS
Mileage64,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage58,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,710 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage50,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage42,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage36,811 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage27,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage21,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage15,748 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 DYC

What car is LR53 DYC?

LR53 DYC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 DYC?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 DYC was 85,457 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 DYC passed its MOT?

LR53 DYC has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.

Is LR53 DYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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