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AF53 ZGW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 141,708 miles on the clock, averaging 7,985 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 ZGW

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,985

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,068
Average per year7,985
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 ZGW 37k63k89k116k142k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,708 miles
Since last MOT+22,068 miles
PASS
Mileage119,640 miles
Since last MOT+18,594 miles
PASS
Mileage101,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,046 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage96,236 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage92,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,256 miles
PASS
Mileage90,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,444 miles
PASS
Mileage87,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage80,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage74,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,815 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage49,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage44,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
PASS
Mileage37,014 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 ZGW

What car is AF53 ZGW?

AF53 ZGW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 ZGW?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 ZGW was 141,708 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 ZGW passed its MOT?

AF53 ZGW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2019.

Is AF53 ZGW ULEZ compliant?

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

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