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AJ53 DLU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 111,131 miles on the clock, averaging 6,201 miles per year, 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 DLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,131
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,201

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,131 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,973
Average per year6,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 DLU 30k51k71k91k111k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage111,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,973 miles
PASS
Mileage107,158 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage97,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,276 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage96,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage90,144 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage82,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage74,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage65,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,912 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage50,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage45,055 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage37,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage30,332 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ53 DLU

What car is AJ53 DLU?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 DLU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 DLU was 111,131 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 DLU passed its MOT?

AJ53 DLU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 6 Dec 2019.

Is AJ53 DLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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