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KE53 LPO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 150,802 miles on the clock, averaging 6,289 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 LPO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
150,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,289

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading150,802 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,978
Average per year6,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 LPO 29k60k90k120k151k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage147,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage144,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage139,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage136,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage134,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage131,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage127,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
Mileage122,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage116,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage111,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage103,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,471 miles
PASS
Mileage93,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage91,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage83,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage75,642 miles
Since last MOT+21,866 miles
PASS
Mileage53,776 miles
Since last MOT+19,271 miles
PASS
Mileage34,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage29,402 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LPO
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 LPO

What car is KE53 LPO?

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

What is the mileage of KE53 LPO?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 LPO was 150,802 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 LPO passed its MOT?

KE53 LPO has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is KE53 LPO ULEZ compliant?

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

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