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AJ53 JXH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 158,689 miles on the clock, averaging 5,812 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 JXH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
158,689
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,812

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 reading158,689 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 JXH 48k76k103k131k159k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,689 miles
Since last MOT+1,339 miles
PASS
Mileage157,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage153,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage148,132 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage144,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage140,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage135,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage126,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage118,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage112,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage104,225 miles
Since last MOT+10,058 miles
PASS
Mileage94,167 miles
Since last MOT+8,594 miles
PASS
Mileage85,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage78,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,208 miles
PASS
Mileage75,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage72,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage69,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage57,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,846 miles
PASS
Mileage47,990 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,957 miles

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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

RegistrationAJ53 JXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 JXH

What car is AJ53 JXH?

AJ53 JXH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 JXH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 JXH was 158,689 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 JXH passed its MOT?

AJ53 JXH has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2025.

Is AJ53 JXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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