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KL53 WHU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 87,377 miles on the clock, averaging 6,097 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 KL53 WHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,377
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,097

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 reading87,377 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,653
Average per year6,097
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KL53 WHU 36k49k62k75k87k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage79,724 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage72,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,483 miles
PASS
Mileage62,013 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage56,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage51,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,383 miles
PASS
Mileage46,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,526 miles
PASS
Mileage42,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage36,076 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 WHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 WHU

What car is KL53 WHU?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 WHU?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 WHU was 87,377 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 WHU passed its MOT?

KL53 WHU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Feb 2015.

Is KL53 WHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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