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AJ53 CHK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 94,726 miles on the clock, averaging 4,810 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 CHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,810

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,408
Average per year4,810
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 CHK 37k51k66k80k95k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage88,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage83,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage78,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage74,591 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage70,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage60,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage55,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage49,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage43,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage40,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,012 miles
PASS
Mileage36,741 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 CHK

What car is AJ53 CHK?

AJ53 CHK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 CHK?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 CHK was 94,726 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 CHK passed its MOT?

AJ53 CHK has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2019.

Is AJ53 CHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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