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LX53 KNH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 78,310 miles on the clock, averaging 4,454 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 LX53 KNH

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,454

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,228
Average per year4,454
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 KNH 16k31k47k63k78k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage72,082 miles
Since last MOT+13,203 miles
PASS
Mileage58,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,879 miles
Since last MOT+16,278 miles
PASS
Mileage42,601 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
PASS
Mileage41,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage38,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage36,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,547 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage34,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,433 miles
PASS
Mileage32,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage29,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage25,123 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage22,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage19,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage15,776 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 KNH

What car is LX53 KNH?

LX53 KNH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 KNH?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 KNH was 78,310 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 KNH passed its MOT?

LX53 KNH has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2020.

Is LX53 KNH ULEZ compliant?

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

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