Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 96,157 miles on the clock, averaging 5,851 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 HBD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,157 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,768 |
| Average per year | 5,851 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 HBD |
| 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 HBD
What car is AP53 HBD?
AP53 HBD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AP53 HBD?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 HBD was 96,157 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 HBD passed its MOT?
AP53 HBD has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jan 2020.
Is AP53 HBD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 HBD 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 HBD?
AP53 HBD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.