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AX53 PHY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 141,952 miles on the clock, averaging 7,252 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AX53 PHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,252

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,267
Average per year7,252
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 PHY 49k72k96k119k142k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage135,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage129,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,106 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage126,138 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage118,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage115,649 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage108,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage102,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage92,162 miles
Since last MOT+10,834 miles
PASS
Mileage81,328 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage70,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,208 miles
PASS
Mileage58,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,592 miles
PASS
Mileage49,294 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 PHY

What car is AX53 PHY?

AX53 PHY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX53 PHY?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 PHY was 141,952 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 PHY passed its MOT?

AX53 PHY has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2019.

Is AX53 PHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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