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AJ53 DMV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 82,226 miles on the clock, averaging 3,473 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 DMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,473

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

Low mileage
Latest reading82,226 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 DMV 27k41k54k68k82k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage79,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage76,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,593 miles
PASS
Mileage75,386 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage72,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,370 miles
PASS
Mileage69,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage66,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage63,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage60,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage57,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
PASS
Mileage53,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage38,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage34,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,984 miles
PASS
Mileage30,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage26,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,699 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DMV
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 DMV

What car is AJ53 DMV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 DMV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 DMV was 82,226 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 DMV passed its MOT?

AJ53 DMV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2023.

Is AJ53 DMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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