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LR53 HDX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 154,067 miles on the clock, averaging 8,882 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 HDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,882

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,067 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,882
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 HDX 47k74k100k127k154k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage150,314 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,296 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage146,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage140,338 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage133,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,854 miles
PASS
Mileage122,852 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,762 miles
Since last MOT+13,044 miles
PASS
Mileage109,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,718 miles
Since last MOT+11,911 miles
PASS
Mileage97,807 miles
Since last MOT+22,247 miles
PASS
Mileage75,560 miles
Since last MOT+15,434 miles
PASS
Mileage60,126 miles
Since last MOT+13,224 miles
PASS
Mileage46,902 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 HDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 HDX

What car is LR53 HDX?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 HDX?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 HDX was 154,067 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 HDX passed its MOT?

LR53 HDX has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2018.

Is LR53 HDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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