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KN53 PZR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 214,108 miles on the clock, averaging 9,837 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KN53 PZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,837

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,108 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,464
Average per year9,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 PZR 47k89k130k172k214k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage209,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage204,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,373 miles
PASS
Mileage197,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage192,294 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage184,822 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage177,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage170,209 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,179 miles
Since last MOT+9,775 miles
PASS
Mileage160,404 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage153,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage144,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,884 miles
PASS
Mileage135,567 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,491 miles
Since last MOT+12,250 miles
PASS
Mileage123,241 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,922 miles
PASS
Mileage115,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,177 miles
PASS
Mileage104,989 miles
Since last MOT+21,239 miles
PASS
Mileage83,750 miles
Since last MOT+16,478 miles
PASS
Mileage67,272 miles
Since last MOT+20,568 miles
PASS
Mileage46,704 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 PZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 PZR

What car is KN53 PZR?

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

What is the mileage of KN53 PZR?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 PZR was 214,108 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 PZR passed its MOT?

KN53 PZR has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2023.

Is KN53 PZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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