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VA53 KWC

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 108,738 miles on the clock, averaging 4,755 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 VA53 KWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,755

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 reading108,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year417
Average per year4,755
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VA53 KWC 43k59k76k92k109k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,738 miles
Since last MOT+417 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,072 miles
PASS
Mileage101,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage97,038 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage93,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage87,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage83,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
PASS
Mileage79,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage75,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage72,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage67,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage53,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,846 miles
Since last MOT+916 miles
PASS
Mileage52,930 miles
Since last MOT+10,056 miles
PASS
Mileage42,874 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 KWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 KWC

What car is VA53 KWC?

VA53 KWC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VA53 KWC?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 KWC was 108,738 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 KWC passed its MOT?

VA53 KWC has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2020.

Is VA53 KWC ULEZ compliant?

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

VA53 KWC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.