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KW53 FUM

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 86,668 miles on the clock, averaging 3,374 miles per year, well 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 KW53 FUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,374

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 reading86,668 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 FUM 30k44k58k73k87k '07'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,668 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,294 miles
PASS
Mileage84,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage82,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage79,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage77,781 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage75,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage73,485 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage71,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,722 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage69,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage67,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage63,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage61,351 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,331 miles
Since last MOT+51,282 miles
PASS
Mileage10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage57,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage54,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage49,415 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage30,127 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 FUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 FUM

What car is KW53 FUM?

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

What is the mileage of KW53 FUM?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 FUM was 86,668 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 FUM passed its MOT?

KW53 FUM has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2023.

Is KW53 FUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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