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AJ53 FME

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 151,182 miles on the clock, averaging 9,730 miles per year, above 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 FME

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,730

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,704
Average per year9,730
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 FME 30k60k91k121k151k '06'19'13

Check AJ53 FME

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage151,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,704 miles
PASS
Mileage140,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage131,592 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
PASS
Mileage121,805 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage111,280 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,276 miles
Since last MOT+9,821 miles
PASS
Mileage101,455 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage93,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage85,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage77,052 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,012 miles
Since last MOT+10,197 miles
PASS
Mileage66,815 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage58,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage48,882 miles
Since last MOT+18,985 miles
PASS
Mileage29,897 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ53 FME

What car is AJ53 FME?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FME?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FME was 151,182 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FME passed its MOT?

AJ53 FME has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 11 Apr 2019.

Is AJ53 FME ULEZ compliant?

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

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