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 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 62,723 miles on the clock, averaging 2,690 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AF53 RYU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 62,723 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,581 |
| Average per year | 2,690 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF53 RYU |
| 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 RYU
What car is AF53 RYU?
AF53 RYU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 RYU?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 RYU was 62,723 miles, recorded on 20 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 RYU passed its MOT?
AF53 RYU has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2026.
Is AF53 RYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 RYU 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 RYU?
AF53 RYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.