Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 114,398 miles on the clock, averaging 5,753 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 KT53 BWL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,398 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,286 |
| Average per year | 5,753 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KT53 BWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KT — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KT53 BWL
What car is KT53 BWL?
KT53 BWL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KT53 BWL?
The last recorded mileage for KT53 BWL was 114,398 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KT53 BWL passed its MOT?
KT53 BWL has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2023.
Is KT53 BWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT53 BWL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KT53 BWL?
KT53 BWL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.