Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 86,917 miles on the clock, averaging 7,469 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 FTY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 86,917 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,754 |
| Average per year | 7,469 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 FTY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 FTY
What car is AJ53 FTY?
AJ53 FTY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 FTY?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FTY was 86,917 miles, recorded on 9 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 FTY passed its MOT?
AJ53 FTY has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 May 2013.
Is AJ53 FTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 FTY 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 FTY?
AJ53 FTY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.