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AP53 LCK

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 193,558 miles on the clock, averaging 8,502 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AP53 LCK

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,502

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading193,558 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43
Average per year8,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 LCK 64k96k129k161k194k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,558 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,515 miles
Since last MOT+14,752 miles
PASS
Mileage178,763 miles
Since last MOT+11,958 miles
PASS
Mileage166,805 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,798 miles
Since last MOT+11,090 miles
PASS
Mileage155,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
Mileage152,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage147,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage142,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage138,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage133,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage127,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage121,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage114,456 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
PASS
Mileage107,777 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,631 miles
Since last MOT+17,592 miles
PASS
Mileage84,039 miles
Since last MOT+20,318 miles
PASS
Mileage63,721 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 LCK

What car is AP53 LCK?

AP53 LCK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AP53 LCK?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 LCK was 193,558 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 LCK passed its MOT?

AP53 LCK has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2022.

Is AP53 LCK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 LCK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP53 LCK?

AP53 LCK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.