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KW53 WSE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 128,046 miles on the clock, averaging 10,331 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 WSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,331

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,711
Average per year10,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 WSE 22k48k75k101k128k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage124,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage118,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage110,185 miles
Since last MOT+9,894 miles
PASS
Mileage100,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,291 miles
Since last MOT+12,916 miles
PASS
Mileage87,375 miles
Since last MOT+14,478 miles
PASS
Mileage72,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,897 miles
Since last MOT+14,304 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,593 miles
Since last MOT+11,765 miles
PASS
Mileage46,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,444 miles
PASS
Mileage42,384 miles
Since last MOT+20,744 miles
PASS
Mileage21,640 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 WSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 WSE

What car is KW53 WSE?

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

What is the mileage of KW53 WSE?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 WSE was 128,046 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 WSE passed its MOT?

KW53 WSE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.

Is KW53 WSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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