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AJ53 YTV

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 83,926 miles on the clock, averaging 5,561 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 YTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,561

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 reading83,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,992
Average per year5,561
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 YTV 30k44k57k71k84k '07'16'13

Check AJ53 YTV

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage83,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage79,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage75,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage66,600 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage59,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage54,765 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage50,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage44,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage40,777 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
PASS
Mileage30,443 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YTV
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 YTV

What car is AJ53 YTV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YTV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YTV was 83,926 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YTV passed its MOT?

AJ53 YTV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 11 Oct 2016.

Is AJ53 YTV ULEZ compliant?

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

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