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HD53 KNU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 81,892 miles on the clock, averaging 2,746 miles per year, well 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 HD53 KNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,892
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
2,746

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,892 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,746
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD53 KNU 31k43k56k69k82k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage75,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage70,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,268 miles
PASS
Mileage68,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage66,678 miles
Since last MOT+10,740 miles
PASS
Mileage55,938 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
PASS
Mileage55,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,827 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
PASS
Mileage55,624 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
PASS
Mileage55,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,420 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
PASS
Mileage55,201 miles
Since last MOT+464 miles
PASS
Mileage54,737 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage53,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,027 miles
PASS
Mileage52,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,519 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,631 miles
PASS
Mileage49,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,886 miles
PASS
Mileage47,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage45,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage40,735 miles
Since last MOT+10,188 miles
PASS
Mileage30,547 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HD53 KNU

What car is HD53 KNU?

HD53 KNU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HD53 KNU?

The last recorded mileage for HD53 KNU was 81,892 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD53 KNU passed its MOT?

HD53 KNU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.

Is HD53 KNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 KNU 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 HD53 KNU?

HD53 KNU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.