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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 148,906 miles on the clock, averaging 8,545 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 KL53 BBJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 148,906 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12 |
| Average per year | 8,545 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KL53 BBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KL53 BBJ
What car is KL53 BBJ?
KL53 BBJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KL53 BBJ?
The last recorded mileage for KL53 BBJ was 148,906 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KL53 BBJ passed its MOT?
KL53 BBJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2019.
Is KL53 BBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 BBJ 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 KL53 BBJ?
KL53 BBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.