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AK53 JXW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 119,983 miles on the clock, averaging 5,064 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for AK53 JXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,983
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,064

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,983 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,180
Average per year5,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 JXW 49k67k85k102k120k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage117,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage115,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,052 miles
PASS
Mileage113,060 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,057 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage110,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage106,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,487 miles
PASS
Mileage100,877 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage97,046 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage88,665 miles
Since last MOT+6,718 miles
PASS
Mileage81,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage78,129 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
PASS
Mileage71,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage66,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage60,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,369 miles
PASS
Mileage56,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,926 miles
PASS
Mileage49,047 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 JXW

What car is AK53 JXW?

AK53 JXW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 JXW?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 JXW was 119,983 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 JXW passed its MOT?

AK53 JXW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2020.

Is AK53 JXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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