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KW53 YAJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 102,061 miles on the clock, averaging 11,029 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for KW53 YAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,029

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading102,061 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,580
Average per year11,029
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KW53 YAJ 35k52k69k85k102k '07'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,061 miles
Since last MOT+14,580 miles
PASS
Mileage87,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage77,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,187 miles
PASS
Mileage68,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage63,525 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,396 miles
Since last MOT+13,720 miles
PASS
Mileage49,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,676 miles
Since last MOT+14,389 miles
PASS
Mileage35,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,287 miles

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AQP/AUE

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 YAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KW53 YAJ

What car is KW53 YAJ?

KW53 YAJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KW53 YAJ?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 YAJ was 102,061 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 YAJ passed its MOT?

KW53 YAJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2013.

Is KW53 YAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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