Vehicle summary
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 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 104,585 miles on the clock, averaging 4,628 miles per year, well 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 BNL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 104,585 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 4,628 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 BNL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 BNL
What car is AJ53 BNL?
AJ53 BNL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 BNL?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BNL was 104,585 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 BNL passed its MOT?
AJ53 BNL has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2022.
Is AJ53 BNL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 BNL 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 BNL?
AJ53 BNL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.