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AJ53 DMY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 75,347 miles on the clock, averaging 5,354 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 DMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,354

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading75,347 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,354
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 DMY 33k43k54k65k75k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage71,948 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage67,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage60,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage53,092 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage42,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage38,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage32,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DMY
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 DMY

What car is AJ53 DMY?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 DMY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 DMY was 75,347 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 DMY passed its MOT?

AJ53 DMY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2014.

Is AJ53 DMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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