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KY53 RXW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 216,068 miles on the clock, averaging 9,696 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KY53 RXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,696

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,068 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year9,696
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY53 RXW 60k99k138k177k216k '06'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,068 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage210,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage207,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,705 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage201,016 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
PASS
Mileage190,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,816 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,877 miles
PASS
Mileage182,888 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,853 miles
Since last MOT+20,615 miles
PASS
Mileage162,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
PASS
Mileage154,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage146,314 miles
Since last MOT+10,600 miles
PASS
Mileage135,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,714 miles
Since last MOT+14,069 miles
PASS
Mileage121,645 miles
Since last MOT+13,937 miles
PASS
Mileage107,708 miles
Since last MOT+16,016 miles
PASS
Mileage91,692 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,689 miles
Since last MOT+14,572 miles
PASS
Mileage77,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage74,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage63,955 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage60,234 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 RXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KY53 RXW

What car is KY53 RXW?

KY53 RXW is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KY53 RXW?

The last recorded mileage for KY53 RXW was 216,068 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY53 RXW passed its MOT?

KY53 RXW has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2022.

Is KY53 RXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY53 RXW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KY53 RXW?

KY53 RXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.