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AK53 NJU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 85,741 miles on the clock, averaging 5,082 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 NJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
5,082

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,082
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 NJU 16k33k51k68k86k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,741 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage76,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,943 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage68,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage60,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,417 miles
Since last MOT+11,508 miles
PASS
Mileage48,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage46,291 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage43,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage40,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage34,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage31,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage20,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,268 miles
PASS
Mileage18,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,085 miles
PASS
Mileage15,572 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 NJU

What car is AK53 NJU?

AK53 NJU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK53 NJU?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 NJU was 85,741 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 NJU passed its MOT?

AK53 NJU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2020.

Is AK53 NJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 NJU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 NJU?

AK53 NJU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.