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LR53 TPF

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 158,742 miles on the clock, averaging 12,705 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 TPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,705

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 reading158,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,027
Average per year12,705
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR53 TPF 49k77k104k131k159k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,027 miles
PASS
Mileage157,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,715 miles
Since last MOT+15,114 miles
PASS
Mileage142,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,601 miles
Since last MOT+15,328 miles
PASS
Mileage127,273 miles
Since last MOT+17,136 miles
PASS
Mileage110,137 miles
Since last MOT+17,951 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,186 miles
Since last MOT+23,992 miles
PASS
Mileage68,194 miles
Since last MOT+19,093 miles
PASS
Mileage49,101 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 TPF
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 TPF

What car is LR53 TPF?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 TPF?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 TPF was 158,742 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 TPF passed its MOT?

LR53 TPF has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2015.

Is LR53 TPF ULEZ compliant?

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

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