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AJ53 DLV

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 173,015 miles on the clock, averaging 10,652 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 DLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,652

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,015 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,406
Average per year10,652
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 DLV 61k89k117k145k173k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,015 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage158,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage155,404 miles
Since last MOT+8,888 miles
PASS
Mileage146,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,713 miles
PASS
Mileage136,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,803 miles
Since last MOT+10,360 miles
PASS
Mileage126,443 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
PASS
Mileage118,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,193 miles
PASS
Mileage107,048 miles
Since last MOT+15,925 miles
PASS
Mileage91,123 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage78,543 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,533 miles
Since last MOT+17,476 miles
PASS
Mileage61,057 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 DLV
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 DLV

What car is AJ53 DLV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 DLV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 DLV was 173,015 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 DLV passed its MOT?

AJ53 DLV has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2017.

Is AJ53 DLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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