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AK53 TKA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 146,698 miles on the clock, averaging 8,620 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AK53 TKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,620

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,565
Average per year8,620
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK53 TKA 45k70k96k121k147k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage139,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage132,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,730 miles
PASS
Mileage126,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage118,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage112,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage105,468 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage96,112 miles
Since last MOT+10,918 miles
PASS
Mileage85,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,742 miles
PASS
Mileage76,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage68,454 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,454 miles
Since last MOT+12,633 miles
PASS
Mileage56,821 miles
Since last MOT+11,822 miles
PASS
Mileage44,999 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 TKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 TKA

What car is AK53 TKA?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 TKA?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 TKA was 146,698 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 TKA passed its MOT?

AK53 TKA has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Jun 2018.

Is AK53 TKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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