Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 139,974 miles on the clock, averaging 9,161 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 YRC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 139,974 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,161 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 YRC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 YRC
What car is AJ53 YRC?
AJ53 YRC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 YRC?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YRC was 139,974 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 YRC passed its MOT?
AJ53 YRC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2019.
Is AJ53 YRC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 YRC 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 YRC?
AJ53 YRC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.