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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 190,178 miles on the clock, averaging 9,762 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AO53 FTV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 190,178 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 9,762 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | AO53 FTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 FTV
What car is AO53 FTV?
AO53 FTV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 FTV?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 FTV was 190,178 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 FTV passed its MOT?
AO53 FTV has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2023.
Is AO53 FTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 FTV 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 AO53 FTV?
AO53 FTV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.