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AJ53 FZP

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 111,441 miles on the clock, averaging 3,900 miles per year, well 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 FZP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,900

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year3,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 FZP 36k55k74k93k111k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,441 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage111,426 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
PASS
Mileage111,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage110,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage107,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage105,418 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage105,417 miles
Since last MOT+916 miles
PASS
Mileage104,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,501 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage103,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage101,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,814 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage99,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage97,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage93,295 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage89,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage82,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
PASS
Mileage79,745 miles
Since last MOT+13,538 miles
PASS
Mileage66,207 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage56,755 miles
Since last MOT+10,251 miles
PASS
Mileage46,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage35,812 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FZP
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 FZP

What car is AJ53 FZP?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 FZP?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 FZP was 111,441 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 FZP passed its MOT?

AJ53 FZP has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.

Is AJ53 FZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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