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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 226,294 miles on the clock, averaging 8,891 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for LT53 RLZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 226,294 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,891 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LT53 RLZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LT — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LT53 RLZ
What car is LT53 RLZ?
LT53 RLZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LT53 RLZ?
The last recorded mileage for LT53 RLZ was 226,294 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LT53 RLZ passed its MOT?
LT53 RLZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2024.
Is LT53 RLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 RLZ 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 LT53 RLZ?
LT53 RLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.