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AK53 UBN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 134,112 miles on the clock, averaging 9,016 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AK53 UBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,016

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,112 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 UBN 17k46k75k105k134k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage125,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,568 miles
Since last MOT+10,258 miles
PASS
Mileage115,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,129 miles
PASS
Mileage107,181 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage102,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage97,180 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage91,187 miles
Since last MOT+22,372 miles
PASS
Mileage68,815 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,814 miles
Since last MOT+9,279 miles
PASS
Mileage59,535 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,533 miles
Since last MOT+13,988 miles
PASS
Mileage45,545 miles
Since last MOT+11,269 miles
PASS
Mileage34,276 miles
Since last MOT+10,492 miles
PASS
Mileage23,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage22,094 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage16,689 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 UBN

What car is AK53 UBN?

AK53 UBN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 UBN?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 UBN was 134,112 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 UBN passed its MOT?

AK53 UBN has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2019.

Is AK53 UBN ULEZ compliant?

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

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