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KN53 OXC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Luton, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 124,928 miles on the clock, averaging 4,718 miles per year, well 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 KN53 OXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,718

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

Low mileage
Latest reading124,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,646
Average per year4,718
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 OXC 49k68k87k106k125k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage121,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage115,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage112,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage108,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage103,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage98,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,303 miles
PASS
Mileage93,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,128 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
PASS
Mileage91,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage89,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage86,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage84,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage82,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,904 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+11,424 miles
PASS
Mileage61,751 miles
Since last MOT+13,056 miles
PASS
Mileage48,695 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 OXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 OXC

What car is KN53 OXC?

KN53 OXC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 OXC?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 OXC was 124,928 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 OXC passed its MOT?

KN53 OXC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2022.

Is KN53 OXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN53 OXC 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 KN53 OXC?

KN53 OXC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.