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KN53 PCX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 158,737 miles on the clock, averaging 2,633 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KN53 PCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,633

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading158,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,369
Average per year2,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 PCX 118k128k139k149k159k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,369 miles
PASS
Mileage150,368 miles
Since last MOT+10,213 miles
PASS
Mileage140,155 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,150 miles
Since last MOT+17,178 miles
PASS
Mileage122,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,972 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage119,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage114,315 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage110,091 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage108,409 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage106,555 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage104,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage101,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,694 miles
PASS
Mileage94,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage88,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage82,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage75,015 miles
PASS
Mileage118,363 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 PCX

What car is KN53 PCX?

KN53 PCX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 PCX?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 PCX was 158,737 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 PCX passed its MOT?

KN53 PCX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2022.

Is KN53 PCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN53 PCX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KN53 PCX?

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