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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 24,399 miles on the clock, averaging 946 miles per year, well 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 ORL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 24,399 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 737 |
| Average per year | 946 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AX53 ORL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AX53 ORL
What car is AX53 ORL?
AX53 ORL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AX53 ORL?
The last recorded mileage for AX53 ORL was 24,399 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX53 ORL passed its MOT?
AX53 ORL has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Feb 2026.
Is AX53 ORL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 ORL 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 ORL?
AX53 ORL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.