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 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 119,513 miles on the clock, averaging 8,369 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AP53 BWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,513 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,369 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 BWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AP53 BWU
What car is AP53 BWU?
AP53 BWU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AP53 BWU?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 BWU was 119,513 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 BWU passed its MOT?
AP53 BWU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Apr 2017.
Is AP53 BWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 BWU 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 BWU?
AP53 BWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.