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AJ53 BHU

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 183,518 miles on the clock, averaging 17,714 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 BHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
17,714

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,518 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,880
Average per year17,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BHU 79k105k131k157k184k '07'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage173,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage165,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,970 miles
Since last MOT+23,391 miles
PASS
Mileage142,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,579 miles
Since last MOT+25,270 miles
PASS
Mileage117,309 miles
Since last MOT+24,803 miles
PASS
Mileage92,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,506 miles
Since last MOT+13,248 miles
PASS
Mileage79,258 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 BHU
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 BHU

What car is AJ53 BHU?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BHU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BHU was 183,518 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BHU passed its MOT?

AJ53 BHU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2012.

Is AJ53 BHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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