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LL53 KBJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 56,107 miles on the clock, averaging 2,275 miles per year, well 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 LL53 KBJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,107
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,275

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,107 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LL53 KBJ 13k24k34k45k56k '07'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,107 miles
Since last MOT+823 miles
PASS
Mileage55,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,205 miles
PASS
Mileage54,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,310 miles
PASS
Mileage52,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,275 miles
PASS
Mileage51,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,494 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage50,309 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,041 miles
PASS
Mileage49,267 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,525 miles
PASS
Mileage47,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage45,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage42,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage40,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage37,230 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
PASS
Mileage34,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,335 miles
PASS
Mileage32,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage29,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage25,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage23,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage20,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,392 miles
PASS
Mileage17,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage12,821 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 KBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLL — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LL53 KBJ

What car is LL53 KBJ?

LL53 KBJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LL53 KBJ?

The last recorded mileage for LL53 KBJ was 56,107 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LL53 KBJ passed its MOT?

LL53 KBJ has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is LL53 KBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LL53 KBJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LL53 KBJ?

LL53 KBJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.