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KW53 WRX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 104,237 miles on the clock, averaging 10,828 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for KW53 WRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,237
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,828

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading104,237 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,137
Average per year10,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 WRX 25k45k64k84k104k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,237 miles
Since last MOT+13,137 miles
PASS
Mileage91,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,100 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage76,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,294 miles
PASS
Mileage66,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,400 miles
Since last MOT+15,987 miles
PASS
Mileage50,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,066 miles
PASS
Mileage46,347 miles
Since last MOT+11,765 miles
PASS
Mileage34,582 miles
Since last MOT+9,904 miles
PASS
Mileage24,678 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 WRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 WRX

What car is KW53 WRX?

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

What is the mileage of KW53 WRX?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 WRX was 104,237 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 WRX passed its MOT?

KW53 WRX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2015.

Is KW53 WRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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