Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 118,684 miles on the clock, averaging 7,160 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 LBU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,684 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,160 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 LBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AP53 LBU
What car is AP53 LBU?
AP53 LBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AP53 LBU?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 LBU was 118,684 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 LBU passed its MOT?
AP53 LBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2020.
Is AP53 LBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 LBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 LBU?
AP53 LBU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.