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AJ53 BYB

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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 154,220 miles on the clock, averaging 9,334 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 BYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,334

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,220 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BYB 25k58k90k122k154k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage149,908 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage143,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage137,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage130,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage121,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage113,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage105,381 miles
Since last MOT+13,295 miles
PASS
Mileage92,086 miles
Since last MOT+23,028 miles
PASS
Mileage69,058 miles
Since last MOT+28,529 miles
PASS
Mileage40,529 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage32,920 miles
Since last MOT+1,886 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage25,304 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,286 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 BYB
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 BYB

What car is AJ53 BYB?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BYB?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BYB was 154,220 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BYB passed its MOT?

AJ53 BYB has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2020.

Is AJ53 BYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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