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LR53 EEV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 205,138 miles on the clock, averaging 13,269 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 EEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,269

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,138 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,941
Average per year13,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 EEV 29k73k117k161k205k '06'20'13

Check LR53 EEV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage205,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage203,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,425 miles
PASS
Mileage201,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,228 miles
PASS
Mileage199,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage192,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,600 miles
Since last MOT+25,852 miles
PASS
Mileage166,748 miles
Since last MOT+24,859 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,889 miles
Since last MOT+9,917 miles
PASS
Mileage131,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,972 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage122,940 miles
Since last MOT+20,549 miles
PASS
Mileage102,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,391 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage91,635 miles
Since last MOT+16,243 miles
PASS
Mileage75,392 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,390 miles
Since last MOT+24,588 miles
PASS
Mileage50,802 miles
Since last MOT+22,143 miles
PASS
Mileage28,659 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 EEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 EEV

What car is LR53 EEV?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 EEV?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 EEV was 205,138 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 EEV passed its MOT?

LR53 EEV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jan 2020.

Is LR53 EEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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