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AJ53 DNX

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 101,527 miles on the clock, averaging 10,362 miles per year, above 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 DNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,362

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading101,527 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,362
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 DNX 51k64k76k89k102k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,527 miles
Since last MOT+11,067 miles
PASS
Mileage90,460 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage79,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage73,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage63,112 miles
Since last MOT+12,028 miles
PASS
Mileage51,084 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DNX
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 DNX

What car is AJ53 DNX?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 DNX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 DNX was 101,527 miles, recorded on 4 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 DNX passed its MOT?

AJ53 DNX has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2012.

Is AJ53 DNX ULEZ compliant?

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

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