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LR53 EUT

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 169,317 miles on the clock, averaging 7,578 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 EUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,578

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,596
Average per year7,578
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 EUT 44k75k107k138k169k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage160,721 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage151,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage149,248 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage138,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage132,822 miles
Since last MOT+14,166 miles
PASS
Mileage118,656 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage112,038 miles
Since last MOT+2,124 miles
PASS
Mileage109,914 miles
Since last MOT+10,452 miles
PASS
Mileage99,462 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage92,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage85,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage77,962 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage67,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage64,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,287 miles
PASS
Mileage55,864 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage50,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage43,970 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 EUT
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 EUT

What car is LR53 EUT?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 EUT?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 EUT was 169,317 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 EUT passed its MOT?

LR53 EUT has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2023.

Is LR53 EUT ULEZ compliant?

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

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