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AJ53 FGE

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 137,651 miles on the clock, averaging 6,900 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 FGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,900

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year95
Average per year6,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FGE 32k59k85k111k138k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,651 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage130,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage124,026 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,977 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage115,967 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage108,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage98,244 miles
Since last MOT+15,652 miles
PASS
Mileage82,592 miles
Since last MOT+12,971 miles
PASS
Mileage69,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,621 miles
Since last MOT+1,043 miles
PASS
Mileage68,578 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage65,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage62,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage60,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage53,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage47,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage40,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage32,276 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FGE
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 FGE

What car is AJ53 FGE?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FGE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FGE was 137,651 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FGE passed its MOT?

AJ53 FGE has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2022.

Is AJ53 FGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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