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AK53 NJY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 182,194 miles on the clock, averaging 10,927 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AK53 NJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,927

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,099
Average per year10,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 NJY 50k83k116k149k182k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,194 miles
Since last MOT+26,099 miles
PASS
Mileage156,095 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage151,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage144,379 miles
Since last MOT+11,380 miles
PASS
Mileage132,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,999 miles
Since last MOT+13,034 miles
PASS
Mileage119,965 miles
Since last MOT+12,997 miles
PASS
Mileage106,968 miles
Since last MOT+10,628 miles
PASS
Mileage96,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,340 miles
Since last MOT+9,022 miles
PASS
Mileage87,318 miles
Since last MOT+11,067 miles
PASS
Mileage76,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,251 miles
Since last MOT+11,378 miles
PASS
Mileage64,873 miles
Since last MOT+13,526 miles
PASS
Mileage51,347 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,853 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 NJY

What car is AK53 NJY?

AK53 NJY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 NJY?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 NJY was 182,194 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 NJY passed its MOT?

AK53 NJY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2018.

Is AK53 NJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 NJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK53 NJY?

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