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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 116,882 miles on the clock, averaging 6,391 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for LT53 RBZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,882 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,064 |
| Average per year | 6,391 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LT53 RBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LT — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LT53 RBZ
What car is LT53 RBZ?
LT53 RBZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LT53 RBZ?
The last recorded mileage for LT53 RBZ was 116,882 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LT53 RBZ passed its MOT?
LT53 RBZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2019.
Is LT53 RBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 RBZ 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 RBZ?
LT53 RBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.