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AJ53 YSE

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 115,291 miles on the clock, averaging 7,059 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 YSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,059

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,251
Average per year7,059
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YSE 27k49k71k93k115k '06'19'12

Check AJ53 YSE

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,291 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
PASS
Mileage106,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage100,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
PASS
Mileage95,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage89,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage75,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage68,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,568 miles
PASS
Mileage61,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage54,533 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,491 miles
Since last MOT+10,624 miles
PASS
Mileage43,867 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage35,976 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
PASS
Mileage26,947 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YSE
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 YSE

What car is AJ53 YSE?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YSE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YSE was 115,291 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YSE passed its MOT?

AJ53 YSE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2019.

Is AJ53 YSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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