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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 158,701 miles on the clock, averaging 8,973 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 KS53 DXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,701 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,973 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 DXU |
| 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 DXU
What car is KS53 DXU?
KS53 DXU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KS53 DXU?
The last recorded mileage for KS53 DXU was 158,701 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KS53 DXU passed its MOT?
KS53 DXU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2020.
Is KS53 DXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS53 DXU 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 DXU?
KS53 DXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.