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KT53 BWA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2000cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 180,617 miles on the clock, averaging 8,835 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KT53 BWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,835

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading180,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,807
Average per year8,835
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KT53 BWA 30k67k105k143k181k '07'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage173,810 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,764 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage163,735 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,713 miles
Since last MOT+11,712 miles
PASS
Mileage152,001 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,995 miles
Since last MOT+12,771 miles
PASS
Mileage139,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,224 miles
Since last MOT+21,665 miles
PASS
Mileage117,559 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,244 miles
Since last MOT+13,715 miles
PASS
Mileage103,529 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage98,243 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,822 miles
PASS
Mileage89,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage81,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage73,342 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,331 miles
Since last MOT+13,452 miles
PASS
Mileage59,879 miles
Since last MOT+18,479 miles
PASS
Mileage41,400 miles
Since last MOT+11,876 miles
PASS
Mileage29,524 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 BWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKT — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KT53 BWA

What car is KT53 BWA?

KT53 BWA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KT53 BWA?

The last recorded mileage for KT53 BWA was 180,617 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KT53 BWA passed its MOT?

KT53 BWA has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2024.

Is KT53 BWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT53 BWA 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 KT53 BWA?

KT53 BWA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.