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KW53 WLL

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 162,630 miles on the clock, averaging 8,180 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 WLL

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,180

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 reading162,630 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 WLL 32k64k97k130k163k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage156,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage149,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage145,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage139,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage133,670 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,688 miles
Since last MOT+9,852 miles
PASS
Mileage123,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage118,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage111,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage100,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,724 miles
Since last MOT+16,246 miles
PASS
Mileage84,478 miles
Since last MOT+15,292 miles
PASS
Mileage69,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage61,308 miles
Since last MOT+10,543 miles
PASS
Mileage50,765 miles
Since last MOT+10,410 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,355 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage31,709 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 WLL
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 WLL

What car is KW53 WLL?

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

What is the mileage of KW53 WLL?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 WLL was 162,630 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 WLL passed its MOT?

KW53 WLL has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2023.

Is KW53 WLL ULEZ compliant?

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

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