Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 43,890 miles on the clock, averaging 3,416 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for LR53 HCZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 43,890 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,789 |
| Average per year | 3,416 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LR53 HCZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LR — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LR53 HCZ
What car is LR53 HCZ?
LR53 HCZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LR53 HCZ?
The last recorded mileage for LR53 HCZ was 43,890 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LR53 HCZ passed its MOT?
LR53 HCZ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2017.
Is LR53 HCZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 HCZ 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 HCZ?
LR53 HCZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.