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VE53 LNZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 135,530 miles on the clock, averaging 9,762 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for VE53 LNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,762

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 reading135,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,762
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 LNZ 15k45k75k105k136k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,530 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage127,738 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,732 miles
Since last MOT+14,535 miles
PASS
Mileage113,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,197 miles
Since last MOT+18,200 miles
PASS
Mileage94,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,349 miles
PASS
Mileage83,648 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage73,965 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,964 miles
Since last MOT+11,533 miles
PASS
Mileage62,431 miles
Since last MOT+14,059 miles
PASS
Mileage48,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,018 miles
PASS
Mileage38,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage36,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage31,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage26,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage19,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage14,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 LNZ

What car is VE53 LNZ?

VE53 LNZ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 LNZ?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 LNZ was 135,530 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 LNZ passed its MOT?

VE53 LNZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2019.

Is VE53 LNZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 LNZ 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 VE53 LNZ?

VE53 LNZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.