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AJ53 AYH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 159,134 miles on the clock, averaging 12,399 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 AJ53 AYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,134
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,399

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,134 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,102
Average per year12,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 AYH 35k66k97k128k159k '06'16'12

Check AJ53 AYH

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage153,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage147,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage139,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage133,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage125,841 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,830 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage115,244 miles
Since last MOT+23,259 miles
PASS
Mileage91,985 miles
Since last MOT+26,449 miles
PASS
Mileage65,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,536 miles
Since last MOT+15,378 miles
PASS
Mileage50,158 miles
Since last MOT+15,102 miles
PASS
Mileage35,056 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 AYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 AYH

What car is AJ53 AYH?

AJ53 AYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 AYH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 AYH was 159,134 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 AYH passed its MOT?

AJ53 AYH has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2016.

Is AJ53 AYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 AYH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ53 AYH?

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