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AJ53 YNZ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 135,929 miles on the clock, averaging 7,272 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 YNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,272

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,379
Average per year7,272
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YNZ 39k63k87k112k136k '07'20'15

Check AJ53 YNZ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage129,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage125,293 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage119,756 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage113,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage106,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,639 miles
PASS
Mileage95,236 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage90,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage87,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage85,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage80,194 miles
Since last MOT+24,959 miles
PASS
Mileage55,235 miles
Since last MOT+16,288 miles
PASS
Mileage38,947 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YNZ
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 YNZ

What car is AJ53 YNZ?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YNZ?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YNZ was 135,929 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YNZ passed its MOT?

AJ53 YNZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 7 Dec 2020.

Is AJ53 YNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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