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AJ53 YOF

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 91,346 miles on the clock, averaging 4,543 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 YOF

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,346
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,543

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

Low mileage
Latest reading91,346 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,577
Average per year4,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YOF 35k49k63k77k91k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,577 miles
PASS
Mileage85,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,204 miles
PASS
Mileage84,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage80,944 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,730 miles
Since last MOT+20,217 miles
PASS
Mileage60,513 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage57,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage54,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage50,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,939 miles
PASS
Mileage47,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage44,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,245 miles
PASS
Mileage41,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage37,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage35,188 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YOF
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 YOF

What car is AJ53 YOF?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YOF?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YOF was 91,346 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YOF passed its MOT?

AJ53 YOF has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2019.

Is AJ53 YOF ULEZ compliant?

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

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