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AK53 YCA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 155,590 miles on the clock, averaging 8,784 miles per year, around 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 YCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,784

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 reading155,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year80
Average per year8,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 YCA 32k63k94k125k156k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,590 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,375 miles
PASS
Mileage154,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage149,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage143,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage135,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage125,752 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
PASS
Mileage115,999 miles
Since last MOT+14,648 miles
PASS
Mileage101,351 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage91,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,912 miles
PASS
Mileage81,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage74,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,325 miles
PASS
Mileage64,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage54,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage50,258 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
PASS
Mileage41,472 miles
Since last MOT+9,011 miles
PASS
Mileage32,461 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,460 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 YCA

What car is AK53 YCA?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 YCA?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 YCA was 155,590 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 YCA passed its MOT?

AK53 YCA has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2020.

Is AK53 YCA ULEZ compliant?

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

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