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AJ53 FLB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 85,988 miles on the clock, averaging 3,651 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 FLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,651

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,988 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,354
Average per year3,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FLB 26k41k56k71k86k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,354 miles
PASS
Mileage79,634 miles
Since last MOT+940 miles
PASS
Mileage78,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage76,714 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage74,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,940 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage73,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage68,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,869 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage64,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage61,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage56,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage53,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,371 miles
PASS
Mileage47,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage42,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage37,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,853 miles
PASS
Mileage32,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage26,382 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 FLB

What car is AJ53 FLB?

AJ53 FLB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 FLB?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FLB was 85,988 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FLB passed its MOT?

AJ53 FLB has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2023.

Is AJ53 FLB ULEZ compliant?

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

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