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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 119,745 miles on the clock, averaging 6,218 miles per year, 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 KS53 FKW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 119,745 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19 |
| Average per year | 6,218 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KS53 FKW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KS — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KS53 FKW
What car is KS53 FKW?
KS53 FKW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KS53 FKW?
The last recorded mileage for KS53 FKW was 119,745 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KS53 FKW passed its MOT?
KS53 FKW has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2023.
Is KS53 FKW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS53 FKW 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 KS53 FKW?
KS53 FKW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.