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KX53 VWA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 3189cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 102,109 miles on the clock, averaging 3,852 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for KX53 VWA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,852

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year160
Average per year3,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX53 VWA 27k46k65k83k102k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,109 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
PASS
Mileage101,949 miles
Since last MOT+906 miles
PASS
Mileage101,043 miles
Since last MOT+640 miles
PASS
Mileage100,403 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,400 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,372 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage99,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage92,210 miles
Since last MOT+10,943 miles
PASS
Mileage81,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage77,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage75,811 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
PASS
Mileage75,488 miles
PASS
Mileage80,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage73,283 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage59,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage55,228 miles
Since last MOT+11,653 miles
PASS
Mileage43,575 miles
Since last MOT+14,269 miles
PASS
Mileage29,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage26,891 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KX53 VWA

What car is KX53 VWA?

KX53 VWA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KX53 VWA?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 VWA was 102,109 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 VWA passed its MOT?

KX53 VWA has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2026.

Is KX53 VWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX53 VWA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KX53 VWA?

KX53 VWA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.