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AJ53 BYH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 98,402 miles on the clock, averaging 3,962 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 BYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,962

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

Low mileage
Latest reading98,402 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BYH 32k48k65k82k98k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage96,550 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage94,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage92,120 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage88,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,688 miles
PASS
Mileage84,007 miles
Since last MOT+9,084 miles
PASS
Mileage74,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage72,766 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage72,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage70,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage69,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage65,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage52,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage46,902 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage43,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage39,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
PASS
Mileage31,570 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 BYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 BYH

What car is AJ53 BYH?

AJ53 BYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 BYH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BYH was 98,402 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BYH passed its MOT?

AJ53 BYH has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2023.

Is AJ53 BYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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