Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 144,090 miles on the clock, averaging 7,255 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AK53 YBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 144,090 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,170 |
| Average per year | 7,255 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AK53 YBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AK53 YBU
What car is AK53 YBU?
AK53 YBU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AK53 YBU?
The last recorded mileage for AK53 YBU was 144,090 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK53 YBU passed its MOT?
AK53 YBU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2021.
Is AK53 YBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 YBU 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 YBU?
AK53 YBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.