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AJ53 BKV

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 176,671 miles on the clock, averaging 12,417 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 BKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,671
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,417

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,671 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,526
Average per year12,417
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 BKV 51k83k114k145k177k '06'16'11

Check AJ53 BKV

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,671 miles
Since last MOT+11,526 miles
PASS
Mileage165,145 miles
Since last MOT+13,577 miles
PASS
Mileage151,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,318 miles
PASS
Mileage142,250 miles
Since last MOT+11,702 miles
PASS
Mileage130,548 miles
Since last MOT+9,738 miles
PASS
Mileage120,810 miles
Since last MOT+10,929 miles
PASS
Mileage109,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage100,004 miles
Since last MOT+15,148 miles
PASS
Mileage84,856 miles
Since last MOT+13,785 miles
PASS
Mileage71,071 miles
Since last MOT+19,668 miles
PASS
Mileage51,403 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 BKV
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 BKV

What car is AJ53 BKV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BKV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BKV was 176,671 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BKV passed its MOT?

AJ53 BKV has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2016.

Is AJ53 BKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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