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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 126,219 miles on the clock, averaging 7,072 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AP53 HBH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,219 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,072 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 HBH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 HBH
What car is AP53 HBH?
AP53 HBH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AP53 HBH?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 HBH was 126,219 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 HBH passed its MOT?
AP53 HBH has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2021.
Is AP53 HBH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 HBH 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 HBH?
AP53 HBH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.