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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 89,522 miles on the clock, averaging 5,851 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AF53 RYM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,522 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,858 |
| Average per year | 5,851 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF53 RYM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AF53 RYM
What car is AF53 RYM?
AF53 RYM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 RYM?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 RYM was 89,522 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 RYM passed its MOT?
AF53 RYM has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Sep 2017.
Is AF53 RYM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 RYM 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 AF53 RYM?
AF53 RYM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.