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AJ53 BRV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 158,720 miles on the clock, averaging 9,561 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 BRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,561

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,720 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47
Average per year9,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BRV 40k70k99k129k159k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,720 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,673 miles
Since last MOT+16,405 miles
PASS
Mileage142,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage136,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage131,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage125,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage123,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage116,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage105,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,173 miles
Since last MOT+13,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,326 miles
Since last MOT+15,114 miles
PASS
Mileage76,212 miles
Since last MOT+15,419 miles
PASS
Mileage60,793 miles
Since last MOT+20,582 miles
PASS
Mileage40,211 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 BRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 BRV

What car is AJ53 BRV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BRV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BRV was 158,720 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BRV passed its MOT?

AJ53 BRV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2019.

Is AJ53 BRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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