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AJ53 FYB

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 119,355 miles on the clock, averaging 6,150 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 FYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,150

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 reading119,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,297
Average per year6,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FYB 57k73k88k104k119k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage114,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage110,276 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage105,864 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage101,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage98,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,141 miles
PASS
Mileage95,193 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage86,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,306 miles
PASS
Mileage76,213 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage68,427 miles
Since last MOT+11,007 miles
PASS
Mileage57,420 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FYB
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 FYB

What car is AJ53 FYB?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FYB?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FYB was 119,355 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FYB passed its MOT?

AJ53 FYB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2017.

Is AJ53 FYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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