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AF53 VJD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 80,035 miles on the clock, averaging 4,615 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 VJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,615

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,557
Average per year4,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 VJD 14k31k47k64k80k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage72,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
PASS
Mileage66,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage58,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage53,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage51,938 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage48,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,600 miles
PASS
Mileage45,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage43,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage40,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage37,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage33,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage29,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,890 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage15,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,776 miles
PASS
Mileage14,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 VJD

What car is AF53 VJD?

AF53 VJD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 VJD?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 VJD was 80,035 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 VJD passed its MOT?

AF53 VJD has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.

Is AF53 VJD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 VJD 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 VJD?

AF53 VJD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.