Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 234,212 miles on the clock, averaging 8,451 miles per year, around 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 KC53 VEM
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 234,212 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,414 |
| Average per year | 8,451 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KC53 VEM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KC53 VEM
What car is KC53 VEM?
KC53 VEM is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KC53 VEM?
The last recorded mileage for KC53 VEM was 234,212 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KC53 VEM passed its MOT?
KC53 VEM has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2023.
Is KC53 VEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC53 VEM 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 KC53 VEM?
KC53 VEM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.