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LS53 VPR

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 152,478 miles on the clock, averaging 7,308 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 VPR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,308

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,308
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS53 VPR 13k48k83k118k152k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,478 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage146,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
PASS
Mileage139,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage132,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage125,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage118,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage112,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,293 miles
PASS
Mileage104,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage98,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage91,693 miles
Since last MOT+7,276 miles
PASS
Mileage84,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage77,618 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage71,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage63,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,581 miles
PASS
Mileage55,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
PASS
Mileage45,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,914 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage27,750 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage18,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage13,492 miles

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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 VPR
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 VPR

What car is LS53 VPR?

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

What is the mileage of LS53 VPR?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 VPR was 152,478 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 VPR passed its MOT?

LS53 VPR has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.

Is LS53 VPR ULEZ compliant?

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

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