Vehicle summary
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 106,595 miles on the clock, averaging 5,258 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 KY53 NEF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,595 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,632 |
| Average per year | 5,258 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KY53 NEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KY — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KY53 NEF
What car is KY53 NEF?
KY53 NEF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KY53 NEF?
The last recorded mileage for KY53 NEF was 106,595 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KY53 NEF passed its MOT?
KY53 NEF has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2023.
Is KY53 NEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY53 NEF 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 KY53 NEF?
KY53 NEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.