Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 134,720 miles on the clock, averaging 5,834 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 AKP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 134,720 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,948 |
| Average per year | 5,834 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AE53 AKP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 AKP
What car is AE53 AKP?
AE53 AKP is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 AKP?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 AKP was 134,720 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 AKP passed its MOT?
AE53 AKP has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.
Is AE53 AKP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 AKP 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 AE53 AKP?
AE53 AKP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.