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KS52 CAO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 101,492 miles on the clock, averaging 3,636 miles per year, well 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 KS52 CAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,636

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,492 miles
Reading date
Miles last year39
Average per year3,636
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS52 CAO 31k48k66k84k101k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,492 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage100,048 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
PASS
Mileage98,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage96,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage94,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,460 miles
PASS
Mileage93,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,704 miles
PASS
Mileage90,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage88,522 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage85,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage82,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage80,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage76,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage73,738 miles
PASS
Mileage969,827 miles
Since last MOT+904,955 miles
PASS
Mileage64,872 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage57,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage51,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage44,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,399 miles
PASS
Mileage36,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage30,697 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 CAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KS52 CAO

What car is KS52 CAO?

KS52 CAO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KS52 CAO?

The last recorded mileage for KS52 CAO was 101,492 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS52 CAO passed its MOT?

KS52 CAO has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2025.

Is KS52 CAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS52 CAO 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 KS52 CAO?

KS52 CAO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.