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LR53 ENP

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 182,472 miles on the clock, averaging 8,596 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 ENP

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,596

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,007
Average per year8,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 ENP 60k91k121k152k182k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage182,472 miles
Since last MOT+19,007 miles
PASS
Mileage163,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage159,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage154,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage149,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage144,159 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage139,704 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage133,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,273 miles
PASS
Mileage128,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage124,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
PASS
Mileage120,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage115,378 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage103,919 miles
Since last MOT+19,163 miles
PASS
Mileage84,756 miles
Since last MOT+24,479 miles
PASS
Mileage60,277 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 ENP
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 ENP

What car is LR53 ENP?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 ENP?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 ENP was 182,472 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 ENP passed its MOT?

LR53 ENP has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 10 Nov 2020.

Is LR53 ENP ULEZ compliant?

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

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