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LR53 HCY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 122,917 miles on the clock, averaging 5,739 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 HCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,739

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,107
Average per year5,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 HCY 27k51k75k99k123k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,917 miles
Since last MOT+13,107 miles
PASS
Mileage109,810 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage102,587 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage100,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage93,006 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
PASS
Mileage92,965 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
PASS
Mileage82,870 miles
Since last MOT+15,017 miles
PASS
Mileage67,853 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
PASS
Mileage67,587 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,602 miles
PASS
Mileage62,984 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage60,352 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,527 miles
PASS
Mileage48,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage43,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage37,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage27,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,116 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 HCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 HCY

What car is LR53 HCY?

LR53 HCY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 HCY?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 HCY was 122,917 miles, recorded on 11 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 HCY passed its MOT?

LR53 HCY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2023.

Is LR53 HCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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