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LR53 PKF

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 175,811 miles on the clock, averaging 10,687 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 PKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,687

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,811 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,746
Average per year10,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 PKF 39k73k107k141k176k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,811 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage172,065 miles
Since last MOT+13,446 miles
PASS
Mileage158,619 miles
Since last MOT+15,965 miles
PASS
Mileage142,654 miles
Since last MOT+11,939 miles
PASS
Mileage130,715 miles
Since last MOT+17,833 miles
PASS
Mileage112,882 miles
Since last MOT+19,299 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage89,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage82,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage77,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage70,440 miles
Since last MOT+11,231 miles
PASS
Mileage59,209 miles
Since last MOT+16,774 miles
PASS
Mileage42,435 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,546 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 PKF
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 PKF

What car is LR53 PKF?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 PKF?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 PKF was 175,811 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 PKF passed its MOT?

LR53 PKF has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2019.

Is LR53 PKF ULEZ compliant?

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

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