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KL53 ENJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 142,573 miles on the clock, averaging 9,381 miles per year, above 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 ENJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,381

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,573 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,975
Average per year9,381
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 ENJ 19k50k81k112k143k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage138,598 miles
Since last MOT+11,442 miles
PASS
Mileage127,156 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,153 miles
Since last MOT+15,472 miles
PASS
Mileage111,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,681 miles
Since last MOT+15,627 miles
PASS
Mileage96,054 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,843 miles
PASS
Mileage86,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage79,578 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage72,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage65,951 miles
Since last MOT+10,901 miles
PASS
Mileage55,050 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage45,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage39,126 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage29,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,713 miles
PASS
Mileage19,237 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ENJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 ENJ

What car is KL53 ENJ?

KL53 ENJ is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 ENJ?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 ENJ was 142,573 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 ENJ passed its MOT?

KL53 ENJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2019.

Is KL53 ENJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 ENJ 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 ENJ?

KL53 ENJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.