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AJ53 FXY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 106,471 miles on the clock, averaging 5,453 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 FXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,453

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,471 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FXY 18k40k62k84k106k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage105,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,459 miles
PASS
Mileage103,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage99,208 miles
Since last MOT+8,585 miles
PASS
Mileage90,623 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
PASS
Mileage90,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage83,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage80,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage75,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage69,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage63,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage57,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage52,109 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage44,210 miles
Since last MOT+7,738 miles
PASS
Mileage36,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage30,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage24,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage18,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,162 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ53 FXY

What car is AJ53 FXY?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FXY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FXY was 106,471 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FXY passed its MOT?

AJ53 FXY has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2023.

Is AJ53 FXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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