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KE53 GKL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 212,907 miles on the clock, averaging 9,680 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KE53 GKL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
212,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
9,680

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,907 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year9,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 GKL 27k74k120k166k213k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,907 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,886 miles
Since last MOT+16,527 miles
PASS
Mileage196,359 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage187,937 miles
Since last MOT+15,041 miles
PASS
Mileage172,896 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,802 miles
Since last MOT+18,066 miles
PASS
Mileage154,736 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,706 miles
Since last MOT+13,854 miles
PASS
Mileage140,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,852 miles
Since last MOT+19,380 miles
PASS
Mileage121,472 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,558 miles
PASS
Mileage117,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage115,764 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,761 miles
Since last MOT+11,725 miles
PASS
Mileage104,036 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage95,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,970 miles
PASS
Mileage84,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage82,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage75,531 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,527 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage67,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage60,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage51,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage43,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
Mileage35,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
PASS
Mileage27,237 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 GKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 GKL

What car is KE53 GKL?

KE53 GKL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE53 GKL?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 GKL was 212,907 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 GKL passed its MOT?

KE53 GKL has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is KE53 GKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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