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KW53 FUB

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 47,174 miles on the clock, averaging 7,689 miles per year, around 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 KW53 FUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
7,689

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading47,174 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,689
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KW53 FUB 32k36k39k43k47k '07'09'09

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,845 miles
PASS
Mileage38,329 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage31,744 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KW53 FUB

What car is KW53 FUB?

KW53 FUB is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KW53 FUB?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 FUB was 47,174 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 FUB passed its MOT?

KW53 FUB has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2009.

Is KW53 FUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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