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AJ53 DLE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 138,111 miles on the clock, averaging 7,995 miles per year, around 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 DLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,111
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,995

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,111 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,476
Average per year7,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 DLE 33k59k85k112k138k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage127,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage118,899 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,853 miles
Since last MOT+8,750 miles
PASS
Mileage110,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,103 miles
Since last MOT+9,318 miles
PASS
Mileage100,785 miles
Since last MOT+12,209 miles
PASS
Mileage88,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage83,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage79,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage73,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage65,584 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage56,103 miles
Since last MOT+13,767 miles
PASS
Mileage42,336 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage32,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ53 DLE

What car is AJ53 DLE?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 DLE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 DLE was 138,111 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 DLE passed its MOT?

AJ53 DLE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2020.

Is AJ53 DLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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