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 1781cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 159,684 miles on the clock, averaging 6,842 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EX53 AKP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 159,684 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,842 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 AKP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 AKP
What car is EX53 AKP?
EX53 AKP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 AKP?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 AKP was 159,684 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 AKP passed its MOT?
EX53 AKP has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2025.
Is EX53 AKP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 AKP 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 AKP?
EX53 AKP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.