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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 90,178 miles on the clock, averaging 6,324 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 VEF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 90,178 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,303 |
| Average per year | 6,324 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LR53 VEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LR — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LR53 VEF
What car is LR53 VEF?
LR53 VEF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LR53 VEF?
The last recorded mileage for LR53 VEF was 90,178 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LR53 VEF passed its MOT?
LR53 VEF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2017.
Is LR53 VEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 VEF 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 VEF?
LR53 VEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.