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AJ53 EVR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 152,597 miles on the clock, averaging 5,722 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 EVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,597
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,722

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 reading152,597 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,349
Average per year5,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 EVR 49k75k101k127k153k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage148,248 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage144,175 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage140,436 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage137,601 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage133,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage126,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
PASS
Mileage121,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage116,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage112,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage106,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage100,900 miles
Since last MOT+13,927 miles
PASS
Mileage86,973 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,972 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage77,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage71,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage64,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage55,583 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage48,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 EVR

What car is AJ53 EVR?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 EVR?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 EVR was 152,597 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 EVR passed its MOT?

AJ53 EVR has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2025.

Is AJ53 EVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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