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AK53 NXV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 153,021 miles on the clock, averaging 10,358 miles per year, above 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 NXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,358

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,021 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,358
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK53 NXV 36k66k95k124k153k '06'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,021 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,755 miles
PASS
Mileage145,264 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage135,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,681 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
PASS
Mileage125,381 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,377 miles
Since last MOT+15,662 miles
PASS
Mileage109,715 miles
Since last MOT+10,104 miles
PASS
Mileage99,611 miles
Since last MOT+13,391 miles
PASS
Mileage86,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,603 miles
PASS
Mileage77,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,617 miles
Since last MOT+15,044 miles
PASS
Mileage62,573 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage53,340 miles
Since last MOT+16,905 miles
PASS
Mileage36,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NXV
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 NXV

What car is AK53 NXV?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 NXV?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 NXV was 153,021 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 NXV passed its MOT?

AK53 NXV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2018.

Is AK53 NXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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