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KP53 UCH

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 174,571 miles on the clock, averaging 8,105 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KP53 UCH

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,105

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,105
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KP53 UCH 94k114k134k154k175k '06'16'13

Check KP53 UCH

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,571 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,570 miles
Since last MOT+13,157 miles
PASS
Mileage161,413 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,412 miles
Since last MOT+9,609 miles
PASS
Mileage151,803 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,801 miles
Since last MOT+15,063 miles
PASS
Mileage136,738 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage130,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage123,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage117,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage111,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage104,678 miles
Since last MOT+10,806 miles
PASS
Mileage93,872 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 UCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 UCH

What car is KP53 UCH?

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

What is the mileage of KP53 UCH?

The last recorded mileage for KP53 UCH was 174,571 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP53 UCH passed its MOT?

KP53 UCH has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2016.

Is KP53 UCH ULEZ compliant?

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

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