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AJ53 FGF

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 117,618 miles on the clock, averaging 7,969 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 FGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,969

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,618 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,969
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FGF 29k51k73k95k118k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage110,499 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage106,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage103,674 miles
Since last MOT+11,495 miles
PASS
Mileage92,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,179 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage80,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage71,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,789 miles
Since last MOT+20,569 miles
PASS
Mileage51,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,974 miles
PASS
Mileage40,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,606 miles
PASS
Mileage28,640 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FGF
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 FGF

What car is AJ53 FGF?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FGF?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FGF was 117,618 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FGF passed its MOT?

AJ53 FGF has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2018.

Is AJ53 FGF ULEZ compliant?

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

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