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AJ53 FLZ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 121,147 miles on the clock, averaging 5,508 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 FLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,508

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 reading121,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,262
Average per year5,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FLZ 51k69k86k104k121k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage113,885 miles
Since last MOT+1,780 miles
PASS
Mileage112,105 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage103,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage96,551 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,520 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage91,380 miles
Since last MOT+4,347 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage81,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,366 miles
Since last MOT+13,861 miles
PASS
Mileage67,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,511 miles
PASS
Mileage57,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage51,445 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FLZ
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 FLZ

What car is AJ53 FLZ?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FLZ?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FLZ was 121,147 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FLZ passed its MOT?

AJ53 FLZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2019.

Is AJ53 FLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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