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LL53 AKO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 184,856 miles on the clock, averaging 9,370 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 LL53 AKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,370

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,985
Average per year9,370
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LL53 AKO 35k72k110k147k185k '07'23'15

Check LL53 AKO

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage175,871 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage167,235 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage158,690 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,667 miles
Since last MOT+15,585 miles
PASS
Mileage143,082 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,833 miles
Since last MOT+15,417 miles
PASS
Mileage127,416 miles
Since last MOT+14,679 miles
PASS
Mileage112,737 miles
Since last MOT+10,906 miles
PASS
Mileage101,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage97,002 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage87,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage80,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage73,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,346 miles
PASS
Mileage64,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
PASS
Mileage58,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage52,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage47,331 miles
Since last MOT+11,869 miles
PASS
Mileage35,462 miles
Since last MOT+522 miles
PASS
Mileage34,940 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 AKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLL — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LL53 AKO

What car is LL53 AKO?

LL53 AKO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LL53 AKO?

The last recorded mileage for LL53 AKO was 184,856 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LL53 AKO passed its MOT?

LL53 AKO has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2023.

Is LL53 AKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LL53 AKO 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 LL53 AKO?

LL53 AKO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.