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AJ53 YLK

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 114,894 miles on the clock, averaging 8,075 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 YLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
8,075

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year8,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YLK 34k54k75k95k115k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,894 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,283 miles
PASS
Mileage113,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage111,074 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage103,964 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage96,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage90,053 miles
Since last MOT+11,121 miles
PASS
Mileage78,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,932 miles
Since last MOT+16,986 miles
PASS
Mileage61,946 miles
Since last MOT+17,491 miles
PASS
Mileage44,455 miles
Since last MOT+10,261 miles
PASS
Mileage34,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,194 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YLK
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 YLK

What car is AJ53 YLK?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YLK?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YLK was 114,894 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YLK passed its MOT?

AJ53 YLK has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2016.

Is AJ53 YLK ULEZ compliant?

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

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