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AJ53 FTO

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 102,806 miles on the clock, averaging 6,411 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 FTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,806
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,411

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,806 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,716
Average per year6,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FTO 35k52k69k86k103k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage96,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,090 miles
Since last MOT+10,271 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,819 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage79,517 miles
PASS
Mileage722,253 miles
Since last MOT+655,202 miles
PASS
Mileage67,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,173 miles
PASS
Mileage57,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage50,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage45,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage42,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage35,021 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FTO
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 FTO

What car is AJ53 FTO?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FTO?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FTO was 102,806 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FTO passed its MOT?

AJ53 FTO has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2017.

Is AJ53 FTO ULEZ compliant?

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

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