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EF53 KPT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 175,625 miles on the clock, averaging 8,322 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 EF53 KPT

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,322

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,723
Average per year8,322
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 KPT 26k63k101k138k176k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,625 miles
Since last MOT+13,723 miles
PASS
Mileage161,902 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,676 miles
Since last MOT+14,888 miles
PASS
Mileage146,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,044 miles
PASS
Mileage144,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,744 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage143,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage141,619 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,616 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage139,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,600 miles
PASS
Mileage129,659 miles
Since last MOT+16,781 miles
PASS
Mileage112,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,878 miles
Since last MOT+14,356 miles
PASS
Mileage98,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage88,311 miles
Since last MOT+9,984 miles
PASS
Mileage78,327 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
PASS
Mileage67,993 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage59,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,740 miles
Since last MOT+9,189 miles
PASS
Mileage42,551 miles
Since last MOT+8,955 miles
PASS
Mileage33,596 miles
Since last MOT+7,721 miles
PASS
Mileage25,875 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 KPT

What car is EF53 KPT?

EF53 KPT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 KPT?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 KPT was 175,625 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 KPT passed its MOT?

EF53 KPT has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2024.

Is EF53 KPT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 KPT 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 EF53 KPT?

EF53 KPT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.