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AP53 EBG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 101,093 miles on the clock, averaging 5,217 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 EBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,217

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,093 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,634
Average per year5,217
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 EBG 8k31k55k78k101k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage7,941 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AP53 EBG

What car is AP53 EBG?

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

What is the mileage of AP53 EBG?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 EBG was 101,093 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 EBG passed its MOT?

AP53 EBG has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Oct 2024.

Is AP53 EBG ULEZ compliant?

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

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