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KX53 YEB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 113,009 miles on the clock, averaging 7,255 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 KX53 YEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,255

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 reading113,009 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX53 YEB 26k47k69k91k113k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,009 miles
Since last MOT+15,182 miles
PASS
Mileage97,827 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,743 miles
Since last MOT+11,405 miles
PASS
Mileage86,338 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage78,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage74,638 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage69,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage65,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage60,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage49,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage45,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage39,518 miles
Since last MOT+13,892 miles
PASS
Mileage25,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 YEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KX53 YEB

What car is KX53 YEB?

KX53 YEB is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KX53 YEB?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 YEB was 113,009 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 YEB passed its MOT?

KX53 YEB has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2018.

Is KX53 YEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX53 YEB 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 YEB?

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