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LR53 ETK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 91,227 miles on the clock, averaging 5,450 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 ETK

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,450

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,227 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 ETK 16k35k53k72k91k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,227 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage79,489 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,264 miles
Since last MOT+13,565 miles
PASS
Mileage65,699 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,697 miles
Since last MOT+10,843 miles
PASS
Mileage54,854 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage52,462 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage48,639 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage45,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage41,936 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage37,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage34,333 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage31,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage27,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,192 miles
PASS
Mileage23,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage20,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,469 miles
PASS
Mileage15,618 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ETK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 ETK

What car is LR53 ETK?

LR53 ETK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 ETK?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 ETK was 91,227 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 ETK passed its MOT?

LR53 ETK has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2020.

Is LR53 ETK ULEZ compliant?

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

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