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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 212,620 miles on the clock, averaging 12,204 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 WBW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 212,620 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,161 |
| Average per year | 12,204 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 WBW |
| 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 WBW
What car is AX53 WBW?
AX53 WBW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AX53 WBW?
The last recorded mileage for AX53 WBW was 212,620 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX53 WBW passed its MOT?
AX53 WBW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2019.
Is AX53 WBW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 WBW 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 WBW?
AX53 WBW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.