Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 126,433 miles on the clock, averaging 6,519 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 YMU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,433 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,223 |
| Average per year | 6,519 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 YMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 YMU
What car is AJ53 YMU?
AJ53 YMU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 YMU?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YMU was 126,433 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 YMU passed its MOT?
AJ53 YMU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2020.
Is AJ53 YMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 YMU 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 YMU?
AJ53 YMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.