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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 171,778 miles on the clock, averaging 15,158 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AP53 UAL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,778 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 15,158 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AP53 UAL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AP53 UAL
What car is AP53 UAL?
AP53 UAL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AP53 UAL?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 UAL was 171,778 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 UAL passed its MOT?
AP53 UAL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2017.
Is AP53 UAL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 UAL 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 UAL?
AP53 UAL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.