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AJ53 FSV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 94,712 miles on the clock, averaging 8,885 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 FSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,885

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,712 miles
Reading date
Miles last year170
Average per year8,885
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 FSV 36k50k65k80k95k '06'13'11

Check AJ53 FSV

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,712 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,542 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage79,597 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
PASS
Mileage70,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage61,952 miles
Since last MOT+12,468 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,484 miles
Since last MOT+13,736 miles
PASS
Mileage35,748 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ53 FSV

What car is AJ53 FSV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FSV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FSV was 94,712 miles, recorded on 3 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FSV passed its MOT?

AJ53 FSV has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2013.

Is AJ53 FSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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