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LR53 DZK

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 131,159 miles on the clock, averaging 8,031 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 DZK

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,031

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 reading131,159 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,118
Average per year8,031
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR53 DZK 23k50k77k104k131k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage121,041 miles
Since last MOT+12,520 miles
PASS
Mileage108,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage102,021 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage95,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage89,486 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage75,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage69,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage61,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage54,595 miles
Since last MOT+12,296 miles
PASS
Mileage42,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,437 miles
PASS
Mileage32,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage23,115 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DZK
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 DZK

What car is LR53 DZK?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 DZK?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 DZK was 131,159 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 DZK passed its MOT?

LR53 DZK has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Mar 2020.

Is LR53 DZK ULEZ compliant?

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

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