Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 169,189 miles on the clock, averaging 8,064 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 FYU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 169,189 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,190 |
| Average per year | 8,064 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 FYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 FYU
What car is AJ53 FYU?
AJ53 FYU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 FYU?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FYU was 169,189 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 FYU passed its MOT?
AJ53 FYU has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2024.
Is AJ53 FYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 FYU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AJ53 FYU?
AJ53 FYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.