Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 86,266 miles on the clock, averaging 3,931 miles per year, well 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 FTV
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,266 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,931 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 FTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 FTV
What car is AJ53 FTV?
AJ53 FTV is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 FTV?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FTV was 86,266 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 FTV passed its MOT?
AJ53 FTV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2021.
Is AJ53 FTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 FTV 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 FTV?
AJ53 FTV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.