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LG53 KNK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 130,673 miles on the clock, averaging 6,270 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 LG53 KNK

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,270

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 reading130,673 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,783
Average per year6,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 KNK 12k42k71k101k131k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,673 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage126,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage121,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,069 miles
PASS
Mileage120,053 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage115,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage111,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage105,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage97,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage89,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage81,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage70,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,859 miles
Since last MOT+10,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage51,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,296 miles
PASS
Mileage46,289 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage39,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage34,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage29,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage24,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,803 miles
PASS
Mileage17,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage12,198 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 KNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 KNK

What car is LG53 KNK?

LG53 KNK is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 KNK?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 KNK was 130,673 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 KNK passed its MOT?

LG53 KNK has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2025.

Is LG53 KNK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 KNK 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 LG53 KNK?

LG53 KNK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.