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AJ53 BBK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 191,193 miles on the clock, averaging 7,423 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 BBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,423

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading191,193 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,423
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BBK 54k88k123k157k191k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage187,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,211 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage184,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage180,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage177,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage174,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage170,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage165,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,816 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage159,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage155,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage153,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage145,749 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,748 miles
Since last MOT+13,449 miles
PASS
Mileage132,299 miles
Since last MOT+10,794 miles
PASS
Mileage121,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,505 miles
Since last MOT+13,326 miles
PASS
Mileage108,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,069 miles
PASS
Mileage103,110 miles
Since last MOT+29,181 miles
PASS
Mileage73,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,929 miles
Since last MOT+19,999 miles
PASS
Mileage53,930 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ53 BBK

What car is AJ53 BBK?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BBK?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BBK was 191,193 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BBK passed its MOT?

AJ53 BBK has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is AJ53 BBK ULEZ compliant?

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

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