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AJ53 YMV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 106,113 miles on the clock, averaging 8,690 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 YMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,690

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,113 miles
Reading date
Miles last year279
Average per year8,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YMV 28k47k67k87k106k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,113 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,834 miles
Since last MOT+17,501 miles
PASS
Mileage88,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage82,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage73,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,273 miles
Since last MOT+10,038 miles
PASS
Mileage63,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage56,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
PASS
Mileage42,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage27,907 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ53 YMV

What car is AJ53 YMV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YMV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YMV was 106,113 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YMV passed its MOT?

AJ53 YMV has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2016.

Is AJ53 YMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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