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AJ53 YLH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 144,610 miles on the clock, averaging 11,393 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 YLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,393

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,610 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year11,393
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 YLH 31k59k88k116k145k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,610 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,607 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage134,277 miles
Since last MOT+10,355 miles
PASS
Mileage123,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,528 miles
PASS
Mileage113,394 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,389 miles
Since last MOT+11,207 miles
PASS
Mileage102,182 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,928 miles
Since last MOT+11,557 miles
PASS
Mileage79,371 miles
Since last MOT+11,655 miles
PASS
Mileage67,716 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,710 miles
Since last MOT+12,692 miles
PASS
Mileage55,018 miles
Since last MOT+12,616 miles
PASS
Mileage42,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,717 miles
PASS
Mileage30,685 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 YLH

What car is AJ53 YLH?

AJ53 YLH is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 YLH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YLH was 144,610 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YLH passed its MOT?

AJ53 YLH has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2017.

Is AJ53 YLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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