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KN53 RBZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 220,891 miles on the clock, averaging 9,505 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 RBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,505

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading220,891 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,757
Average per year9,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 RBZ 85k119k153k187k221k '07'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage220,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,757 miles
PASS
Mileage209,134 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,126 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage199,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage192,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
PASS
Mileage191,496 miles
Since last MOT+13,376 miles
PASS
Mileage178,120 miles
Since last MOT+15,627 miles
PASS
Mileage162,493 miles
Since last MOT+13,960 miles
PASS
Mileage148,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,533 miles
Since last MOT+14,043 miles
PASS
Mileage134,490 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,270 miles
Since last MOT+19,329 miles
PASS
Mileage114,941 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage108,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,685 miles
PASS
Mileage100,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage93,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage85,075 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 RBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 RBZ

What car is KN53 RBZ?

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

What is the mileage of KN53 RBZ?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 RBZ was 220,891 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 RBZ passed its MOT?

KN53 RBZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 19 Apr 2021.

Is KN53 RBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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