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AJ53 YOY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 112,966 miles on the clock, averaging 9,165 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 YOY

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,165

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading112,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,277
Average per year9,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YOY 22k45k67k90k113k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage106,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage101,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage97,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
PASS
Mileage91,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage85,658 miles
PASS
Mileage92,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,308 miles
Since last MOT+31,849 miles
PASS
Mileage60,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,084 miles
PASS
Mileage49,375 miles
Since last MOT+11,665 miles
PASS
Mileage37,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,710 miles
Since last MOT+15,883 miles
PASS
Mileage21,827 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YOY
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 YOY

What car is AJ53 YOY?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YOY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YOY was 112,966 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YOY passed its MOT?

AJ53 YOY has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 19 Sep 2016.

Is AJ53 YOY ULEZ compliant?

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

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