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KA03 EKN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 120,788 miles on the clock, averaging 6,968 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 KA03 EKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,968

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,340
Average per year6,968
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KA03 EKN 23k47k72k96k121k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,788 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage111,448 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,442 miles
Since last MOT+10,961 miles
PASS
Mileage100,481 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,478 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage89,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage84,720 miles
Since last MOT+1,408 miles
PASS
Mileage83,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,928 miles
PASS
Mileage77,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage70,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,197 miles
PASS
Mileage62,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage56,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage50,749 miles
Since last MOT+5,528 miles
PASS
Mileage45,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage39,271 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage30,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,802 miles
PASS
Mileage22,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,787 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 EKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKA — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KA03 EKN

What car is KA03 EKN?

KA03 EKN is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KA03 EKN?

The last recorded mileage for KA03 EKN was 120,788 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KA03 EKN passed its MOT?

KA03 EKN has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2020.

Is KA03 EKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KA03 EKN 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 KA03 EKN?

KA03 EKN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.