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AJ53 CXM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 240,464 miles on the clock, averaging 13,601 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 CXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,601

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 reading240,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,694
Average per year13,601
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 CXM 46k94k143k192k240k '06'21'13

Check AJ53 CXM

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage234,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage228,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage221,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
PASS
Mileage210,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage204,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,675 miles
PASS
Mileage196,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage183,687 miles
Since last MOT+20,256 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,431 miles
Since last MOT+20,635 miles
PASS
Mileage142,796 miles
Since last MOT+19,328 miles
PASS
Mileage123,468 miles
Since last MOT+22,823 miles
PASS
Mileage100,645 miles
Since last MOT+24,669 miles
PASS
Mileage75,976 miles
Since last MOT+17,726 miles
PASS
Mileage58,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,418 miles
PASS
Mileage45,832 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 CXM

What car is AJ53 CXM?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 CXM?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 CXM was 240,464 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 CXM passed its MOT?

AJ53 CXM has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jan 2021.

Is AJ53 CXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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