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KW53 FOC

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 114,066 miles on the clock, averaging 4,281 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for KW53 FOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,281

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading114,066 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 FOC 41k59k78k96k114k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage105,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,733 miles
PASS
Mileage98,949 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage97,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,845 miles
Since last MOT+1,452 miles
PASS
Mileage96,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,006 miles
PASS
Mileage94,387 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,080 miles
PASS
Mileage93,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,110 miles
PASS
Mileage92,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,279 miles
PASS
Mileage90,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,301 miles
PASS
Mileage89,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage85,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage81,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage79,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage76,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage73,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage67,915 miles
Since last MOT+13,791 miles
PASS
Mileage54,124 miles
Since last MOT+12,873 miles
PASS
Mileage41,251 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 FOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KW53 FOC

What car is KW53 FOC?

KW53 FOC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KW53 FOC?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 FOC was 114,066 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 FOC passed its MOT?

KW53 FOC has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2024.

Is KW53 FOC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW53 FOC 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 KW53 FOC?

KW53 FOC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.