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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 170,390 miles on the clock, averaging 11,674 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AF53 ZBO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,390 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,674 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | AF53 ZBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AF53 ZBO
What car is AF53 ZBO?
AF53 ZBO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 ZBO?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 ZBO was 170,390 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 ZBO passed its MOT?
AF53 ZBO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2015.
Is AF53 ZBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 ZBO 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 AF53 ZBO?
AF53 ZBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.