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AJ53 YVB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 52,059 miles on the clock, averaging 1,920 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 YVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,059
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,920

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

Low mileage
Latest reading52,059 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,138
Average per year1,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YVB 25k32k39k45k52k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,059 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage50,921 miles
Since last MOT+757 miles
PASS
Mileage50,164 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,163 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
PASS
Mileage49,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,884 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
PASS
Mileage49,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,632 miles
Since last MOT+751 miles
PASS
Mileage48,881 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage47,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage46,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage44,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,881 miles
PASS
Mileage41,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage38,478 miles
Since last MOT+27,061 miles
PASS
Mileage11,417 miles
PASS
Mileage35,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage30,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage24,954 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 YVB

What car is AJ53 YVB?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YVB?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YVB was 52,059 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YVB passed its MOT?

AJ53 YVB has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.

Is AJ53 YVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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