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KS52 DAU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 128,513 miles on the clock, averaging 5,063 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for KS52 DAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
128,513
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,063

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,513 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,063
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS52 DAU 27k53k78k103k129k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,513 miles
Since last MOT+1,084 miles
PASS
Mileage127,429 miles
Since last MOT+490 miles
PASS
Mileage126,939 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage125,429 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage124,383 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage123,479 miles
Since last MOT+1,357 miles
PASS
Mileage122,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
PASS
Mileage121,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,660 miles
PASS
Mileage119,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,396 miles
Since last MOT+12,680 miles
PASS
Mileage106,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,716 miles
Since last MOT+12,746 miles
PASS
Mileage93,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,970 miles
Since last MOT+15,552 miles
PASS
Mileage78,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,552 miles
Since last MOT+12,666 miles
PASS
Mileage54,886 miles
Since last MOT+10,601 miles
PASS
Mileage44,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage41,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,327 miles
Since last MOT+1,116 miles
PASS
Mileage40,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage37,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
PASS
Mileage32,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage27,245 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KS52 DAU

What car is KS52 DAU?

KS52 DAU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KS52 DAU?

The last recorded mileage for KS52 DAU was 128,513 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS52 DAU passed its MOT?

KS52 DAU has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.

Is KS52 DAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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