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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 150,211 miles on the clock, averaging 8,454 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for EX53 AKF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 150,211 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,995 |
| Average per year | 8,454 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 AKF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 AKF
What car is EX53 AKF?
EX53 AKF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 AKF?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 AKF was 150,211 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 AKF passed its MOT?
EX53 AKF has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jan 2022.
Is EX53 AKF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 AKF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EX53 AKF?
EX53 AKF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.