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 Petrol 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 149,527 miles on the clock, averaging 7,201 miles per year, below 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 AP53 AHK
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 149,527 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 244 |
| Average per year | 7,201 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 AHK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AP53 AHK
What car is AP53 AHK?
AP53 AHK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AP53 AHK?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 AHK was 149,527 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 AHK passed its MOT?
AP53 AHK has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2025.
Is AP53 AHK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 AHK 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 AP53 AHK?
AP53 AHK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.