Vehicle summary
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 157,216 miles on the clock, averaging 9,515 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for KS53 DPZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,216 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,515 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | KS53 DPZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KS — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KS53 DPZ
What car is KS53 DPZ?
KS53 DPZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KS53 DPZ?
The last recorded mileage for KS53 DPZ was 157,216 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KS53 DPZ passed its MOT?
KS53 DPZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2018.
Is KS53 DPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS53 DPZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KS53 DPZ?
KS53 DPZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.