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KW53 WML

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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 70,462 miles on the clock, averaging 2,423 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 WML

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
70,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
2,423

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 reading70,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year2,423
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 WML 24k35k47k59k70k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,462 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage67,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage64,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage61,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage59,906 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,893 miles
Since last MOT+916 miles
PASS
Mileage58,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage57,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage52,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage50,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,106 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage48,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage46,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage43,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,582 miles
Since last MOT+403 miles
PASS
Mileage43,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage40,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage36,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,084 miles
PASS
Mileage35,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage33,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,479 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage32,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage28,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage23,657 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 WML
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 WML

What car is KW53 WML?

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

What is the mileage of KW53 WML?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 WML was 70,462 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 WML passed its MOT?

KW53 WML has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is KW53 WML ULEZ compliant?

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

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