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AP53 EBF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 164,569 miles on the clock, averaging 10,894 miles per year, above 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 EBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,569
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,894

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 reading164,569 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year10,894
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP53 EBF 33k66k99k132k165k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,569 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage157,544 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage147,673 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage136,301 miles
Since last MOT+13,420 miles
PASS
Mileage122,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,881 miles
Since last MOT+12,951 miles
PASS
Mileage109,930 miles
Since last MOT+10,446 miles
PASS
Mileage99,484 miles
Since last MOT+11,252 miles
PASS
Mileage88,232 miles
Since last MOT+11,144 miles
PASS
Mileage77,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,088 miles
Since last MOT+11,394 miles
PASS
Mileage65,694 miles
Since last MOT+11,025 miles
PASS
Mileage54,669 miles
Since last MOT+10,427 miles
PASS
Mileage44,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,298 miles
PASS
Mileage32,944 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 EBF

What car is AP53 EBF?

AP53 EBF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP53 EBF?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 EBF was 164,569 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 EBF passed its MOT?

AP53 EBF has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2019.

Is AP53 EBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 EBF 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 EBF?

AP53 EBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.