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KW53 WJV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 137,098 miles on the clock, averaging 8,557 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for KW53 WJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,557

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,098 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,551
Average per year8,557
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KW53 WJV 36k61k87k112k137k '07'18'12

Check KW53 WJV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage131,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage124,159 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage118,234 miles
Since last MOT+10,200 miles
PASS
Mileage108,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage101,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,121 miles
PASS
Mileage95,101 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,097 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,080 miles
Since last MOT+8,101 miles
PASS
Mileage86,979 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,939 miles
Since last MOT+11,727 miles
PASS
Mileage75,212 miles
Since last MOT+16,392 miles
PASS
Mileage58,820 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage49,049 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,961 miles
Since last MOT+12,950 miles
PASS
Mileage36,011 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 WJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 WJV

What car is KW53 WJV?

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

What is the mileage of KW53 WJV?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 WJV was 137,098 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 WJV passed its MOT?

KW53 WJV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is KW53 WJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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