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AJ53 BPK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 169,782 miles on the clock, averaging 8,503 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 BPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,503

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,782 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,683
Average per year8,503
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 BPK 56k84k113k141k170k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,782 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage164,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage154,906 miles
Since last MOT+13,901 miles
PASS
Mileage141,005 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage131,851 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage121,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage113,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage109,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,268 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
PASS
Mileage108,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,680 miles
PASS
Mileage100,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,311 miles
Since last MOT+9,015 miles
PASS
Mileage91,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,787 miles
Since last MOT+9,376 miles
PASS
Mileage73,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage64,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage55,615 miles

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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 BPK
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 BPK

What car is AJ53 BPK?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BPK?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BPK was 169,782 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BPK passed its MOT?

AJ53 BPK has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2020.

Is AJ53 BPK ULEZ compliant?

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

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