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ET53 KKV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 171,256 miles on the clock, averaging 9,493 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 KKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,256
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,493

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 reading171,256 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,434
Average per year9,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 KKV 28k64k100k135k171k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage168,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage166,365 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage163,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage154,631 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage147,576 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage142,551 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,550 miles
Since last MOT+18,576 miles
PASS
Mileage123,974 miles
Since last MOT+20,540 miles
PASS
Mileage103,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage99,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage94,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage89,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage82,120 miles
Since last MOT+16,736 miles
PASS
Mileage65,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,384 miles
Since last MOT+18,928 miles
PASS
Mileage46,456 miles
Since last MOT+18,694 miles
PASS
Mileage27,762 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 KKV

What car is ET53 KKV?

ET53 KKV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 KKV?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 KKV was 171,256 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 KKV passed its MOT?

ET53 KKV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2022.

Is ET53 KKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 KKV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET53 KKV?

ET53 KKV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.