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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 131,430 miles on the clock, averaging 6,390 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 AM53 CHK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,430 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,390 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | AM53 CHK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AM — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AM53 CHK
What car is AM53 CHK?
AM53 CHK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AM53 CHK?
The last recorded mileage for AM53 CHK was 131,430 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AM53 CHK passed its MOT?
AM53 CHK has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2023.
Is AM53 CHK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AM53 CHK 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 AM53 CHK?
AM53 CHK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.