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LX53 LRK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 161,889 miles on the clock, averaging 5,623 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 LRK

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,623

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year5,623
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 LRK 59k85k111k136k162k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,889 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,706 miles
PASS
Mileage153,168 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage150,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage145,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage139,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,056 miles
PASS
Mileage134,446 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,251 miles
PASS
Mileage126,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage115,752 miles
Since last MOT+11,079 miles
PASS
Mileage104,673 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
PASS
Mileage97,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage90,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage85,718 miles
Since last MOT+678 miles
PASS
Mileage85,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage81,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,358 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage80,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage73,795 miles
Since last MOT+666 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,242 miles
PASS
Mileage61,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage59,148 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 LRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 LRK

What car is LX53 LRK?

LX53 LRK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 LRK?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 LRK was 161,889 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 LRK passed its MOT?

LX53 LRK has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2025.

Is LX53 LRK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 LRK 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 LX53 LRK?

LX53 LRK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.