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KW53 WMF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 148,709 miles on the clock, averaging 8,716 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 WMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,716

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,709 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 WMF 31k61k90k119k149k '07'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,709 miles
Since last MOT+12,314 miles
PASS
Mileage136,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,395 miles
Since last MOT+10,490 miles
PASS
Mileage125,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage120,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage115,508 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,507 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
PASS
Mileage110,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage104,009 miles
Since last MOT+13,967 miles
PASS
Mileage90,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,865 miles
PASS
Mileage83,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,368 miles
PASS
Mileage76,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,309 miles
PASS
Mileage66,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,607 miles
PASS
Mileage55,893 miles
Since last MOT+12,944 miles
PASS
Mileage42,949 miles
Since last MOT+11,602 miles
PASS
Mileage31,347 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 WMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KW53 WMF

What car is KW53 WMF?

KW53 WMF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KW53 WMF?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 WMF was 148,709 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 WMF passed its MOT?

KW53 WMF has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2020.

Is KW53 WMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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