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AK53 JYV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 62,233 miles on the clock, averaging 8,241 miles per year, around 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 JYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,241

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading62,233 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,136
Average per year8,241
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK53 JYV 29k37k46k54k62k '06'10'08

Check AK53 JYV

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,136 miles
PASS
Mileage57,097 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,094 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage49,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage40,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,174 miles
PASS
Mileage29,092 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK53 JYV

What car is AK53 JYV?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 JYV?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 JYV was 62,233 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 JYV passed its MOT?

AK53 JYV has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2010.

Is AK53 JYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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