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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 125,656 miles on the clock, averaging 9,881 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 DZR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 125,656 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,168 |
| Average per year | 9,881 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AK53 DZR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AK53 DZR
What car is AK53 DZR?
AK53 DZR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AK53 DZR?
The last recorded mileage for AK53 DZR was 125,656 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK53 DZR passed its MOT?
AK53 DZR has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2015.
Is AK53 DZR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 DZR 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 DZR?
AK53 DZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.