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LX53 KNC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 152,576 miles on the clock, averaging 8,067 miles per year, around 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 LX53 KNC

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,067

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,631
Average per year8,067
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX53 KNC 31k61k92k122k153k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,631 miles
PASS
Mileage141,945 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage136,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage128,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage121,458 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage113,254 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage102,308 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,689 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,618 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage85,578 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage78,870 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage71,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage62,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage52,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage46,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,600 miles
PASS
Mileage36,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage30,924 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 KNC

What car is LX53 KNC?

LX53 KNC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 KNC?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 KNC was 152,576 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 KNC passed its MOT?

LX53 KNC has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2022.

Is LX53 KNC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 KNC 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 LX53 KNC?

LX53 KNC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.