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AX53 LZG

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 144,353 miles on the clock, averaging 6,168 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 AX53 LZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,168

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,353 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,896
Average per year6,168
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 LZG 32k60k88k116k144k '07'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage137,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,039 miles
PASS
Mileage128,418 miles
Since last MOT+9,584 miles
PASS
Mileage118,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage112,158 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,083 miles
Since last MOT+18,062 miles
PASS
Mileage94,021 miles
Since last MOT+12,805 miles
PASS
Mileage81,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,209 miles
PASS
Mileage71,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage68,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage65,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage61,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage57,155 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage55,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,833 miles
PASS
Mileage53,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,256 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,646 miles
Since last MOT+15,473 miles
PASS
Mileage37,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,779 miles
PASS
Mileage32,394 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 LZG

What car is AX53 LZG?

AX53 LZG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX53 LZG?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 LZG was 144,353 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 LZG passed its MOT?

AX53 LZG has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2025.

Is AX53 LZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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