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KE53 GYC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 143,140 miles on the clock, averaging 7,738 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 KE53 GYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,738

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,140 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 GYC 35k62k89k116k143k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,140 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
PASS
Mileage143,100 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
PASS
Mileage141,418 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage136,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage133,523 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,481 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage124,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,937 miles
PASS
Mileage113,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,927 miles
Since last MOT+11,593 miles
PASS
Mileage102,334 miles
Since last MOT+13,518 miles
PASS
Mileage88,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,816 miles
Since last MOT+11,320 miles
PASS
Mileage77,496 miles
Since last MOT+11,421 miles
PASS
Mileage66,075 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage56,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage46,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage38,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
PASS
Mileage34,966 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 GYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 GYC

What car is KE53 GYC?

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

What is the mileage of KE53 GYC?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 GYC was 143,140 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 GYC passed its MOT?

KE53 GYC has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2021.

Is KE53 GYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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