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VA53 KMV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 157,157 miles on the clock, averaging 7,560 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for VA53 KMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,560

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 KMV 16k51k87k122k157k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,157 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage153,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage148,258 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,304 miles
PASS
Mileage138,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,958 miles
Since last MOT+12,837 miles
PASS
Mileage126,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,121 miles
Since last MOT+17,994 miles
PASS
Mileage108,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,127 miles
Since last MOT+13,434 miles
PASS
Mileage94,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,693 miles
Since last MOT+13,444 miles
PASS
Mileage81,249 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,245 miles
Since last MOT+10,109 miles
PASS
Mileage71,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage68,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,870 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage61,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage54,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage48,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,087 miles
PASS
Mileage41,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage35,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,066 miles
PASS
Mileage31,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage26,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage20,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage15,971 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 KMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 KMV

What car is VA53 KMV?

VA53 KMV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA53 KMV?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 KMV was 157,157 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 KMV passed its MOT?

VA53 KMV has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2025.

Is VA53 KMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 KMV 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 VA53 KMV?

VA53 KMV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.