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KP53 SOU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 108,691 miles on the clock, averaging 4,461 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 KP53 SOU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
108,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,461

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 reading108,691 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,243
Average per year4,461
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP53 SOU 23k44k66k87k109k '06'26'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,691 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage96,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage91,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage88,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage83,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage76,576 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage69,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage62,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,819 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage55,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage50,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage45,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,420 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,603 miles
PASS
Mileage30,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage22,862 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
PASS
Mileage22,836 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

RegistrationKP53 SOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KP53 SOU

What car is KP53 SOU?

KP53 SOU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KP53 SOU?

The last recorded mileage for KP53 SOU was 108,691 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP53 SOU passed its MOT?

KP53 SOU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is KP53 SOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP53 SOU 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 KP53 SOU?

KP53 SOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.