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LR53 ECT

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 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 77,761 miles on the clock, averaging 4,666 miles per year, well 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 ECT

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,761
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,666

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,761 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,245
Average per year4,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 ECT 26k39k52k65k78k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,245 miles
PASS
Mileage68,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage59,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage56,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage51,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage48,740 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage47,502 miles
Since last MOT+9,412 miles
PASS
Mileage38,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage31,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage25,662 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ECT
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 ECT

What car is LR53 ECT?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 ECT?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 ECT was 77,761 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 ECT passed its MOT?

LR53 ECT has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jan 2018.

Is LR53 ECT ULEZ compliant?

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

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