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FV53 KYN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 99,405 miles on the clock, averaging 5,102 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 KYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,102

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,405 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,831
Average per year5,102
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 KYN 33k49k66k83k99k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,831 miles
PASS
Mileage88,574 miles
Since last MOT+12,257 miles
PASS
Mileage76,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage69,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage66,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage63,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage61,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage58,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage55,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage51,423 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage49,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage47,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage44,277 miles
Since last MOT+11,507 miles
PASS
Mileage32,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 KYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 KYN

What car is FV53 KYN?

FV53 KYN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 KYN?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 KYN was 99,405 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 KYN passed its MOT?

FV53 KYN has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2019.

Is FV53 KYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 KYN 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 FV53 KYN?

FV53 KYN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.