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AJ53 FNC

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 121,065 miles on the clock, averaging 7,256 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 FNC

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,256

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FNC 20k45k71k96k121k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,065 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,055 miles
Since last MOT+15,118 miles
PASS
Mileage105,937 miles
Since last MOT+15,728 miles
PASS
Mileage90,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage84,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage80,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage75,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage72,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage66,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage59,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage51,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage42,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage37,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage31,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage25,692 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage20,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FNC
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 FNC

What car is AJ53 FNC?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FNC?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FNC was 121,065 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FNC passed its MOT?

AJ53 FNC has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2020.

Is AJ53 FNC ULEZ compliant?

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

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