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KW53 WSY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 75,996 miles on the clock, averaging 5,003 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 WSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,003

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

Below average
Latest reading75,996 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,608
Average per year5,003
Mileage consistencyConsistent
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage71,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage67,628 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage63,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,819 miles
PASS
Mileage57,325 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,321 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage51,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage45,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage40,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage35,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage30,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage24,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage20,415 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 WSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 WSY

What car is KW53 WSY?

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

What is the mileage of KW53 WSY?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 WSY was 75,996 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 WSY passed its MOT?

KW53 WSY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2017.

Is KW53 WSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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