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AK53 BEY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 142,814 miles on the clock, averaging 13,001 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 AK53 BEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,001

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,814 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 BEY 30k58k86k115k143k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,814 miles
Since last MOT+21,789 miles
PASS
Mileage121,025 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,006 miles
Since last MOT+15,776 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,230 miles
Since last MOT+13,711 miles
PASS
Mileage91,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,780 miles
PASS
Mileage79,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,739 miles
Since last MOT+14,630 miles
PASS
Mileage65,109 miles
Since last MOT+14,704 miles
PASS
Mileage50,405 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
PASS
Mileage50,330 miles
Since last MOT+8,338 miles
PASS
Mileage41,992 miles
Since last MOT+12,307 miles
PASS
Mileage29,685 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 BEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 BEY

What car is AK53 BEY?

AK53 BEY is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 BEY?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 BEY was 142,814 miles, recorded on 7 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 BEY passed its MOT?

AK53 BEY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2015.

Is AK53 BEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 BEY 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 AK53 BEY?

AK53 BEY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.