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KT53 UMH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 185,007 miles on the clock, averaging 10,808 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KT53 UMH

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,007
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
10,808

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,007 miles
Reading date
Miles last year82,328
Average per year10,808
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KT53 UMH 71k100k128k157k185k '08'19'10

Check KT53 UMH

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,007 miles
Since last MOT+82,328 miles
PASS
Mileage102,679 miles
Since last MOT+10,800 miles
PASS
Mileage91,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,586 miles
PASS
Mileage82,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage71,296 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 UMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKT — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KT53 UMH

What car is KT53 UMH?

KT53 UMH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KT53 UMH?

The last recorded mileage for KT53 UMH was 185,007 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KT53 UMH passed its MOT?

KT53 UMH has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Apr 2019.

Is KT53 UMH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT53 UMH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 UMH?

KT53 UMH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.