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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 146,782 miles on the clock, averaging 13,096 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AX53 FXW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 146,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,287 |
| Average per year | 13,096 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AX53 FXW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AX53 FXW
What car is AX53 FXW?
AX53 FXW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AX53 FXW?
The last recorded mileage for AX53 FXW was 146,782 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX53 FXW passed its MOT?
AX53 FXW has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2015.
Is AX53 FXW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 FXW 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 AX53 FXW?
AX53 FXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.