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AJ53 CFX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 182,535 miles on the clock, averaging 8,103 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 CFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,103

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,091
Average per year8,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 CFX 64k94k123k153k183k '07'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage178,444 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage176,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage171,917 miles
Since last MOT+8,359 miles
PASS
Mileage163,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage154,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,815 miles
Since last MOT+9,914 miles
PASS
Mileage144,901 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage135,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,441 miles
Since last MOT+11,769 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,672 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage112,258 miles
Since last MOT+14,816 miles
PASS
Mileage97,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage95,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage87,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage82,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage75,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,511 miles
PASS
Mileage66,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage64,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,419 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 CFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 CFX

What car is AJ53 CFX?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 CFX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 CFX was 182,535 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 CFX passed its MOT?

AJ53 CFX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2021.

Is AJ53 CFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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