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AJ53 FYP

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 127,679 miles on the clock, averaging 6,806 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 FYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,806

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,679 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,806
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FYP 30k54k79k103k128k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage126,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,269 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage123,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage120,573 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage117,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage114,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage110,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage107,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage104,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage101,836 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage101,834 miles
Since last MOT+11,226 miles
PASS
Mileage90,608 miles
Since last MOT+17,507 miles
PASS
Mileage73,101 miles
Since last MOT+15,166 miles
PASS
Mileage57,935 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage47,886 miles
Since last MOT+17,855 miles
PASS
Mileage30,031 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FYP
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 FYP

What car is AJ53 FYP?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FYP?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FYP was 127,679 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FYP passed its MOT?

AJ53 FYP has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2021.

Is AJ53 FYP ULEZ compliant?

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

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