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SW53 KXP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 92,224 miles on the clock, averaging 4,018 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 KXP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,018

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 reading92,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,520
Average per year4,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 KXP 16k35k54k73k92k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,224 miles
Since last MOT+12,520 miles
PASS
Mileage79,704 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage76,373 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,371 miles
Since last MOT+7,787 miles
PASS
Mileage68,584 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,498 miles
Since last MOT+659 miles
PASS
Mileage67,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage64,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage61,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage57,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage52,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
PASS
Mileage49,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage45,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage41,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage37,658 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,717 miles
PASS
Mileage33,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage30,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage25,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage20,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage16,463 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 KXP

What car is SW53 KXP?

SW53 KXP is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW53 KXP?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 KXP was 92,224 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 KXP passed its MOT?

SW53 KXP has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is SW53 KXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 KXP 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 SW53 KXP?

SW53 KXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.