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LR53 UOB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 90,225 miles on the clock, averaging 6,733 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 UOB

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,733

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,361
Average per year6,733
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 UOB 8k29k49k70k90k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,361 miles
PASS
Mileage77,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,864 miles
Since last MOT+14,301 miles
PASS
Mileage63,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,944 miles
PASS
Mileage52,619 miles
Since last MOT+17,641 miles
PASS
Mileage34,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,406 miles
PASS
Mileage32,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,266 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,306 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage25,988 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage22,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
PASS
Mileage15,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage12,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage8,399 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 UOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 UOB

What car is LR53 UOB?

LR53 UOB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 UOB?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 UOB was 90,225 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 UOB passed its MOT?

LR53 UOB has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2018.

Is LR53 UOB ULEZ compliant?

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

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