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AJ53 BRF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 119,697 miles on the clock, averaging 5,538 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 BRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,538

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,894
Average per year5,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BRF 18k43k69k94k120k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,697 miles
Since last MOT+12,894 miles
PASS
Mileage106,803 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage97,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,943 miles
Since last MOT+835 miles
PASS
Mileage97,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage95,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage92,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage89,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage86,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage82,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,310 miles
PASS
Mileage76,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage70,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage65,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage60,912 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage55,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage49,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage44,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage35,338 miles
Since last MOT+10,873 miles
PASS
Mileage24,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage17,877 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 BRF
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 BRF

What car is AJ53 BRF?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BRF?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BRF was 119,697 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BRF passed its MOT?

AJ53 BRF has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2025.

Is AJ53 BRF ULEZ compliant?

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

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