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AJ53 YLU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 127,753 miles on the clock, averaging 9,558 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 YLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,558

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,092
Average per year9,558
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YLU 34k58k81k104k128k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage122,661 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage114,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage109,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,167 miles
PASS
Mileage104,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,253 miles
Since last MOT+19,057 miles
PASS
Mileage85,196 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,190 miles
Since last MOT+11,365 miles
PASS
Mileage73,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,280 miles
PASS
Mileage62,545 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage53,556 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,588 miles
PASS
Mileage43,949 miles
Since last MOT+9,637 miles
PASS
Mileage34,312 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YLU
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 YLU

What car is AJ53 YLU?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YLU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YLU was 127,753 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YLU passed its MOT?

AJ53 YLU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2016.

Is AJ53 YLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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