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AJ53 OPG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 123,710 miles on the clock, averaging 4,744 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 OPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,744

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading123,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,744
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 OPG 34k56k79k101k124k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,710 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,708 miles
Since last MOT+603 miles
PASS
Mileage123,105 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
PASS
Mileage122,587 miles
Since last MOT+698 miles
PASS
Mileage121,889 miles
Since last MOT+902 miles
PASS
Mileage120,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage119,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage118,096 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,416 miles
PASS
Mileage115,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage112,226 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage103,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage98,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,462 miles
PASS
Mileage92,394 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage85,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage78,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,462 miles
PASS
Mileage70,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage54,198 miles
Since last MOT+10,548 miles
PASS
Mileage43,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage33,734 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ53 OPG

What car is AJ53 OPG?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 OPG?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 OPG was 123,710 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 OPG passed its MOT?

AJ53 OPG has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is AJ53 OPG ULEZ compliant?

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

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