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LS53 HZY

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 146,689 miles on the clock, averaging 11,685 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 LS53 HZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,689
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,685

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,689 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year11,685
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS53 HZY 36k64k91k119k147k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,689 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage136,815 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage124,611 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,418 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage110,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,779 miles
PASS
Mileage100,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage90,896 miles
Since last MOT+12,537 miles
PASS
Mileage78,359 miles
Since last MOT+15,225 miles
PASS
Mileage63,134 miles
Since last MOT+13,455 miles
PASS
Mileage49,679 miles
Since last MOT+13,532 miles
PASS
Mileage36,147 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

RegistrationLS53 HZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 HZY

What car is LS53 HZY?

LS53 HZY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 HZY?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 HZY was 146,689 miles, recorded on 3 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 HZY passed its MOT?

LS53 HZY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2016.

Is LS53 HZY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 HZY 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 LS53 HZY?

LS53 HZY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.