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KG53 THX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 130,672 miles on the clock, averaging 10,666 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for KG53 THX

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,666

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,658
Average per year10,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KG53 THX 21k48k76k103k131k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,672 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage122,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage117,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage108,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage106,655 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage97,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,843 miles
Since last MOT+17,083 miles
PASS
Mileage80,760 miles
Since last MOT+30,435 miles
PASS
Mileage50,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,325 miles
Since last MOT+13,957 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,368 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
PASS
Mileage36,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,264 miles
Since last MOT+15,477 miles
PASS
Mileage20,787 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKG — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KG53 THX

What car is KG53 THX?

KG53 THX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KG53 THX?

The last recorded mileage for KG53 THX was 130,672 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KG53 THX passed its MOT?

KG53 THX has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2017.

Is KG53 THX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KG53 THX 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 KG53 THX?

KG53 THX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.