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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 126,818 miles on the clock, averaging 5,575 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AX53 UFC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,818 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,653 |
| Average per year | 5,575 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AX53 UFC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AX53 UFC
What car is AX53 UFC?
AX53 UFC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AX53 UFC?
The last recorded mileage for AX53 UFC was 126,818 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX53 UFC passed its MOT?
AX53 UFC has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 16 Nov 2022.
Is AX53 UFC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 UFC 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 UFC?
AX53 UFC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.