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AX53 FXZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 191,765 miles on the clock, averaging 11,620 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 AX53 FXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,620

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,802
Average per year11,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 FXZ 66k97k129k160k192k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,765 miles
Since last MOT+21,802 miles
PASS
Mileage169,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,963 miles
Since last MOT+20,911 miles
PASS
Mileage149,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,052 miles
Since last MOT+20,127 miles
PASS
Mileage128,925 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,921 miles
Since last MOT+18,377 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,544 miles
Since last MOT+21,061 miles
PASS
Mileage89,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage82,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage78,011 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage73,671 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage69,436 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage65,555 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

RegistrationAX53 FXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 FXZ

What car is AX53 FXZ?

AX53 FXZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX53 FXZ?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 FXZ was 191,765 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 FXZ passed its MOT?

AX53 FXZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2017.

Is AX53 FXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 FXZ 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 AX53 FXZ?

AX53 FXZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.