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AJ53 FYK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 144,921 miles on the clock, averaging 11,753 miles per year, above 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 FYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,753

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,603
Average per year11,753
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 FYK 34k62k90k117k145k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,921 miles
Since last MOT+14,603 miles
PASS
Mileage130,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,318 miles
Since last MOT+11,351 miles
PASS
Mileage118,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,414 miles
PASS
Mileage110,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage102,420 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage92,593 miles
Since last MOT+12,586 miles
PASS
Mileage80,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,007 miles
Since last MOT+14,410 miles
PASS
Mileage65,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,597 miles
Since last MOT+17,767 miles
PASS
Mileage47,830 miles
Since last MOT+13,490 miles
PASS
Mileage34,340 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FYK
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 FYK

What car is AJ53 FYK?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FYK?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FYK was 144,921 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FYK passed its MOT?

AJ53 FYK has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 19 Jul 2017.

Is AJ53 FYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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