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AK53 FTD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 80,726 miles on the clock, averaging 3,850 miles per year, well below 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 FTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,850

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,305
Average per year3,850
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 FTD 22k37k51k66k81k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage74,421 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage68,439 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage66,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage62,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage59,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage55,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage51,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage48,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage42,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage40,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage34,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage28,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage25,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage21,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,955 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK53 FTD

What car is AK53 FTD?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 FTD?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 FTD was 80,726 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 FTD passed its MOT?

AK53 FTD has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2022.

Is AK53 FTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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