Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
AJ53 FMC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 152,263 miles on the clock, averaging 8,253 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 FMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,253

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,263 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,120
Average per year8,253
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FMC 35k64k94k123k152k '06'21'16

Check AJ53 FMC

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage152,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage150,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,315 miles
PASS
Mileage140,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage133,290 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage129,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,306 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage120,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,233 miles
Since last MOT+11,630 miles
PASS
Mileage108,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,097 miles
PASS
Mileage99,506 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage90,694 miles
Since last MOT+9,037 miles
PASS
Mileage81,657 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage71,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage64,016 miles
Since last MOT+9,352 miles
PASS
Mileage54,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage46,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,811 miles
PASS
Mileage35,236 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Check DVSA recall data directly

Search specialist VAG forums

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More AJ53 F plates

Browse all AJ53 F registrations from Peterborough.

About AJ53 FMC

What car is AJ53 FMC?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FMC?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FMC was 152,263 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FMC passed its MOT?

AJ53 FMC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 1 Feb 2021.

Is AJ53 FMC ULEZ compliant?

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

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