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AP53 ACJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 230,559 miles on the clock, averaging 11,414 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 AP53 ACJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
230,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,414

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading230,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,088
Average per year11,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 ACJ 102k134k166k198k231k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage230,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage222,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,470 miles
Since last MOT+12,595 miles
PASS
Mileage209,875 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage200,142 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,685 miles
PASS
Mileage191,456 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage181,285 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage171,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
PASS
Mileage161,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage157,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
PASS
Mileage147,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage138,955 miles
Since last MOT+37,139 miles
PASS
Mileage101,816 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ACJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 ACJ

What car is AP53 ACJ?

AP53 ACJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AP53 ACJ?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 ACJ was 230,559 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 ACJ passed its MOT?

AP53 ACJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2018.

Is AP53 ACJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 ACJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP53 ACJ?

AP53 ACJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.