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 Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 113,861 miles on the clock, averaging 5,823 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AF53 PWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,861 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,823 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF53 PWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AF53 PWU
What car is AF53 PWU?
AF53 PWU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 PWU?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 PWU was 113,861 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 PWU passed its MOT?
AF53 PWU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2021.
Is AF53 PWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 PWU 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 AF53 PWU?
AF53 PWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.