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AK53 FHX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 184,020 miles on the clock, averaging 9,451 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 FHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,020
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
9,451

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 reading184,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,804
Average per year9,451
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 FHX 58k90k121k153k184k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage178,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage171,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage165,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,799 miles
PASS
Mileage156,361 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage151,134 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage140,171 miles
Since last MOT+10,559 miles
PASS
Mileage129,612 miles
Since last MOT+117,758 miles
PASS
Mileage11,854 miles
PASS
Mileage111,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,075 miles
Since last MOT+12,636 miles
PASS
Mileage93,439 miles
Since last MOT+18,170 miles
PASS
Mileage75,269 miles
Since last MOT+17,005 miles
PASS
Mileage58,264 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK53 FHX

What car is AK53 FHX?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 FHX?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 FHX was 184,020 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 FHX passed its MOT?

AK53 FHX has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2019.

Is AK53 FHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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