Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 124,924 miles on the clock, averaging 6,895 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 KN53 WVJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,924 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,895 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KN53 WVJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KN — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KN53 WVJ
What car is KN53 WVJ?
KN53 WVJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KN53 WVJ?
The last recorded mileage for KN53 WVJ was 124,924 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KN53 WVJ passed its MOT?
KN53 WVJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2023.
Is KN53 WVJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN53 WVJ 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 WVJ?
KN53 WVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.