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KE53 FUA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 100,942 miles on the clock, averaging 5,815 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 KE53 FUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,815

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 reading100,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,959
Average per year5,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 FUA 29k47k65k83k101k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage93,983 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,438 miles
PASS
Mileage84,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage78,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage71,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage65,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage62,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,681 miles
PASS
Mileage55,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage49,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage44,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage37,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,190 miles
PASS
Mileage29,448 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 FUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 FUA

What car is KE53 FUA?

KE53 FUA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE53 FUA?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 FUA was 100,942 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 FUA passed its MOT?

KE53 FUA has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2019.

Is KE53 FUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE53 FUA 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 KE53 FUA?

KE53 FUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.