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AG53 APK

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 140,444 miles on the clock, averaging 6,057 miles per year, below 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 AG53 APK

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,057

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AG53 APK 31k58k86k113k140k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,444 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage137,020 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage132,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage129,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage125,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage123,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,985 miles
PASS
Mileage119,641 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage114,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage109,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage102,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage96,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage88,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage82,470 miles
Since last MOT+9,378 miles
PASS
Mileage73,092 miles
Since last MOT+13,162 miles
PASS
Mileage59,930 miles
Since last MOT+12,371 miles
PASS
Mileage47,559 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage40,602 miles
Since last MOT+9,536 miles
PASS
Mileage31,066 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 APK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAG — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AG53 APK

What car is AG53 APK?

AG53 APK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AG53 APK?

The last recorded mileage for AG53 APK was 140,444 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AG53 APK passed its MOT?

AG53 APK has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2025.

Is AG53 APK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AG53 APK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AG53 APK?

AG53 APK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.