Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 128,333 miles on the clock, averaging 6,492 miles per year, 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 FTF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 128,333 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,614 |
| Average per year | 6,492 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK53 FTF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AK53 FTF
What car is AK53 FTF?
AK53 FTF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AK53 FTF?
The last recorded mileage for AK53 FTF was 128,333 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK53 FTF passed its MOT?
AK53 FTF has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 6 Jan 2023.
Is AK53 FTF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 FTF 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 FTF?
AK53 FTF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.