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LR53 ENE

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 227,185 miles on the clock, averaging 10,980 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 ENE

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,980

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,770
Average per year10,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 ENE 26k76k126k177k227k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage224,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage218,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage212,418 miles
Since last MOT+13,395 miles
PASS
Mileage199,023 miles
Since last MOT+14,885 miles
PASS
Mileage184,138 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,128 miles
Since last MOT+19,506 miles
PASS
Mileage164,622 miles
Since last MOT+17,386 miles
PASS
Mileage147,236 miles
Since last MOT+19,206 miles
PASS
Mileage128,030 miles
Since last MOT+19,061 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,969 miles
Since last MOT+15,112 miles
PASS
Mileage93,857 miles
Since last MOT+13,178 miles
PASS
Mileage80,679 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage69,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,759 miles
Since last MOT+10,507 miles
PASS
Mileage59,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage51,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,906 miles
Since last MOT+585 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,321 miles
Since last MOT+12,861 miles
PASS
Mileage33,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,460 miles
Since last MOT+704 miles
PASS
Mileage32,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage25,644 miles

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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 ENE
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 ENE

What car is LR53 ENE?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 ENE?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 ENE was 227,185 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 ENE passed its MOT?

LR53 ENE has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2024.

Is LR53 ENE ULEZ compliant?

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

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