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AK53 NHO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 123,785 miles on the clock, averaging 6,260 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 NHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,260

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

Below average
Latest reading123,785 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,505
Average per year6,260
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK53 NHO 35k57k79k102k124k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage119,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,280 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage113,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage108,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage102,656 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,651 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage94,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage87,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage82,325 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage76,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage71,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage63,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage57,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage50,073 miles
Since last MOT+15,215 miles
PASS
Mileage34,858 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,848 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NHO
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 NHO

What car is AK53 NHO?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 NHO?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 NHO was 123,785 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 NHO passed its MOT?

AK53 NHO has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 17 Dec 2020.

Is AK53 NHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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