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AJ53 AFE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 121,378 miles on the clock, averaging 7,269 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 AFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,269

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,378 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 AFE 28k52k75k98k121k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,378 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage119,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage116,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage113,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,825 miles
PASS
Mileage110,461 miles
Since last MOT+17,245 miles
PASS
Mileage93,216 miles
Since last MOT+18,639 miles
PASS
Mileage74,577 miles
Since last MOT+11,774 miles
PASS
Mileage62,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage56,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage52,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage45,827 miles
Since last MOT+12,408 miles
PASS
Mileage33,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage28,277 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 AFE

What car is AJ53 AFE?

AJ53 AFE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 AFE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 AFE was 121,378 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 AFE passed its MOT?

AJ53 AFE has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2019.

Is AJ53 AFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 AFE 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 AJ53 AFE?

AJ53 AFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.