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AJ53 DNE

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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 146,225 miles on the clock, averaging 7,608 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 DNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,608

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 DNE 24k55k85k116k146k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,225 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage142,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage138,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,596 miles
PASS
Mileage133,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,826 miles
PASS
Mileage125,350 miles
Since last MOT+11,018 miles
PASS
Mileage114,332 miles
Since last MOT+10,574 miles
PASS
Mileage103,758 miles
Since last MOT+16,840 miles
PASS
Mileage86,918 miles
Since last MOT+17,849 miles
PASS
Mileage69,069 miles
Since last MOT+10,871 miles
PASS
Mileage58,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,198 miles
Since last MOT+27,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,951 miles
Since last MOT+2,952 miles
PASS
Mileage27,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage24,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DNE
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 DNE

What car is AJ53 DNE?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 DNE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 DNE was 146,225 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 DNE passed its MOT?

AJ53 DNE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2022.

Is AJ53 DNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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