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AF53 VKB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 132,350 miles on the clock, averaging 9,463 miles per year, above 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 AF53 VKB

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,463

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading132,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,600
Average per year9,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 VKB 18k46k75k104k132k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage130,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage127,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage121,722 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,718 miles
Since last MOT+7,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,746 miles
Since last MOT+20,087 miles
PASS
Mileage93,659 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,555 miles
Since last MOT+19,655 miles
PASS
Mileage73,900 miles
Since last MOT+15,836 miles
PASS
Mileage58,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage54,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage45,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage36,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
PASS
Mileage27,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage17,805 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 VKB

What car is AF53 VKB?

AF53 VKB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 VKB?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 VKB was 132,350 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 VKB passed its MOT?

AF53 VKB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2018.

Is AF53 VKB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 VKB 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 VKB?

AF53 VKB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.