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AK53 BFP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 189,672 miles on the clock, averaging 12,553 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 AK53 BFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,553

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 reading189,672 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,553
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 BFP 49k84k119k154k190k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,672 miles
Since last MOT+1,888 miles
PASS
Mileage187,784 miles
Since last MOT+13,576 miles
PASS
Mileage174,208 miles
Since last MOT+12,742 miles
PASS
Mileage161,466 miles
Since last MOT+11,185 miles
PASS
Mileage150,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage145,306 miles
Since last MOT+13,409 miles
PASS
Mileage131,897 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage99,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,811 miles
Since last MOT+17,788 miles
PASS
Mileage82,023 miles
Since last MOT+17,830 miles
PASS
Mileage64,193 miles
Since last MOT+15,292 miles
PASS
Mileage48,901 miles

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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

RegistrationAK53 BFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 BFP

What car is AK53 BFP?

AK53 BFP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 BFP?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 BFP was 189,672 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 BFP passed its MOT?

AK53 BFP has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2018.

Is AK53 BFP ULEZ compliant?

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

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