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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 120,664 miles on the clock, averaging 8,183 miles per year, around 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 RUJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,664 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,184 |
| Average per year | 8,183 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KS53 RUJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 RUJ
What car is KS53 RUJ?
KS53 RUJ is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KS53 RUJ?
The last recorded mileage for KS53 RUJ was 120,664 miles, recorded on 31 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KS53 RUJ passed its MOT?
KS53 RUJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2017.
Is KS53 RUJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS53 RUJ 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 RUJ?
KS53 RUJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.