Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 97,075 miles on the clock, averaging 6,928 miles per year, 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 WLN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,075 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,725 |
| Average per year | 6,928 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KW53 WLN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KW — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KW53 WLN
What car is KW53 WLN?
KW53 WLN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KW53 WLN?
The last recorded mileage for KW53 WLN was 97,075 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KW53 WLN passed its MOT?
KW53 WLN has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2016.
Is KW53 WLN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW53 WLN 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 WLN?
KW53 WLN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.