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KV53 VGX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 160,725 miles on the clock, averaging 7,925 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for KV53 VGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,725
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,925

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,725 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV53 VGX 64k88k112k136k161k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,725 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,427 miles
PASS
Mileage151,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage146,576 miles
Since last MOT+78,414 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,162 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,476 miles
Since last MOT+15,865 miles
PASS
Mileage113,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage95,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage90,091 miles
Since last MOT+14,429 miles
PASS
Mileage75,662 miles
Since last MOT+12,005 miles
PASS
Mileage63,657 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 VGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KV53 VGX

What car is KV53 VGX?

KV53 VGX is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KV53 VGX?

The last recorded mileage for KV53 VGX was 160,725 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV53 VGX passed its MOT?

KV53 VGX has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2019.

Is KV53 VGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV53 VGX 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 KV53 VGX?

KV53 VGX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.