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 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 131,977 miles on the clock, averaging 5,640 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 KG53 TFJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,977 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,640 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KG53 TFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KG — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KG53 TFJ
What car is KG53 TFJ?
KG53 TFJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KG53 TFJ?
The last recorded mileage for KG53 TFJ was 131,977 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KG53 TFJ passed its MOT?
KG53 TFJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.
Is KG53 TFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KG53 TFJ 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 KG53 TFJ?
KG53 TFJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.