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AJ53 EWA

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 62,508 miles on the clock, averaging 4,599 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 EWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,599

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,735
Average per year4,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 EWA 24k34k43k53k63k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,508 miles
Since last MOT+12,735 miles
PASS
Mileage49,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,267 miles
PASS
Mileage46,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage44,228 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage36,275 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage32,688 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage29,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage24,064 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EWA
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 EWA

What car is AJ53 EWA?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 EWA?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 EWA was 62,508 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 EWA passed its MOT?

AJ53 EWA has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2015.

Is AJ53 EWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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