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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 134,063 miles on the clock, averaging 8,321 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AO53 LWK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 134,063 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,177 |
| Average per year | 8,321 |
| 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 | AO53 LWK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 LWK
What car is AO53 LWK?
AO53 LWK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 LWK?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 LWK was 134,063 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 LWK passed its MOT?
AO53 LWK has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2020.
Is AO53 LWK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 LWK 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 LWK?
AO53 LWK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.