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AK53 EKX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 100,399 miles on the clock, averaging 5,438 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AK53 EKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,399
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,438

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,399 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,012
Average per year5,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 EKX 26k44k63k82k100k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,399 miles
Since last MOT+10,012 miles
PASS
Mileage90,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,218 miles
PASS
Mileage82,169 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage81,756 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
PASS
Mileage81,508 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage78,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage74,805 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage65,732 miles
Since last MOT+16,140 miles
PASS
Mileage49,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage44,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage37,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage32,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage25,713 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 EKX

What car is AK53 EKX?

AK53 EKX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 EKX?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 EKX was 100,399 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 EKX passed its MOT?

AK53 EKX has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2020.

Is AK53 EKX ULEZ compliant?

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

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