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AJ53 YOP

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 107,243 miles on the clock, averaging 7,099 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 YOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,099

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 reading107,243 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YOP 28k48k68k87k107k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,243 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage97,489 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,488 miles
Since last MOT+14,183 miles
PASS
Mileage83,305 miles
Since last MOT+11,617 miles
PASS
Mileage71,688 miles
Since last MOT+656 miles
PASS
Mileage71,032 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage69,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage64,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage61,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
PASS
Mileage54,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,977 miles
Since last MOT+11,109 miles
PASS
Mileage43,868 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,461 miles
PASS
Mileage35,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage28,115 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YOP
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 YOP

What car is AJ53 YOP?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YOP?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YOP was 107,243 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YOP passed its MOT?

AJ53 YOP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2018.

Is AJ53 YOP ULEZ compliant?

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

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