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LT53 LZL

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 134,706 miles on the clock, averaging 10,545 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 LZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,706
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,545

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 reading134,706 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,217
Average per year10,545
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LT53 LZL 50k72k93k114k135k '07'15'10

Check LT53 LZL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,706 miles
Since last MOT+10,217 miles
PASS
Mileage124,489 miles
Since last MOT+10,891 miles
PASS
Mileage113,598 miles
Since last MOT+10,794 miles
PASS
Mileage102,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,643 miles
PASS
Mileage93,161 miles
Since last MOT+10,676 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,485 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage72,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,074 miles
Since last MOT+10,983 miles
PASS
Mileage61,091 miles
Since last MOT+10,624 miles
PASS
Mileage50,467 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 LZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 LZL

What car is LT53 LZL?

LT53 LZL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 LZL?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 LZL was 134,706 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 LZL passed its MOT?

LT53 LZL has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2015.

Is LT53 LZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 LZL 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 LT53 LZL?

LT53 LZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.