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AJ53 FTE

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 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 101,250 miles on the clock, averaging 9,152 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 FTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,152

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading101,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,349
Average per year9,152
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 FTE 39k55k70k86k101k '07'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage91,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,901 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage88,139 miles
Since last MOT+10,186 miles
PASS
Mileage77,953 miles
Since last MOT+11,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,891 miles
Since last MOT+9,111 miles
PASS
Mileage57,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,605 miles
PASS
Mileage48,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,148 miles
PASS
Mileage39,027 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FTE
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 FTE

What car is AJ53 FTE?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FTE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FTE was 101,250 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FTE passed its MOT?

AJ53 FTE has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2013.

Is AJ53 FTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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