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LR53 DZF

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 94,070 miles on the clock, averaging 8,204 miles per year, around 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 DZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,204

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 reading94,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,796
Average per year8,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 DZF 34k49k64k79k94k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage91,274 miles
Since last MOT+7,440 miles
PASS
Mileage83,834 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
PASS
Mileage83,707 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,704 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage73,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,742 miles
PASS
Mileage62,381 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage52,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage43,129 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,893 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DZF
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 DZF

What car is LR53 DZF?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 DZF?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 DZF was 94,070 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 DZF passed its MOT?

LR53 DZF has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2014.

Is LR53 DZF ULEZ compliant?

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

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