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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 179,618 miles on the clock, averaging 7,329 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 ZBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 179,618 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,213 |
| Average per year | 7,329 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF53 ZBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 ZBU
What car is AF53 ZBU?
AF53 ZBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 ZBU?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 ZBU was 179,618 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 ZBU passed its MOT?
AF53 ZBU has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 13 Apr 2026.
Is AF53 ZBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 ZBU 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 ZBU?
AF53 ZBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.