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AJ53 YXF

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 177,857 miles on the clock, averaging 10,524 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 YXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,524

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year392
Average per year10,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YXF 40k74k109k143k178k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,857 miles
Since last MOT+392 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,465 miles
Since last MOT+21,628 miles
PASS
Mileage155,837 miles
Since last MOT+865 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,359 miles
PASS
Mileage146,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage138,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage130,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,661 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage120,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,343 miles
PASS
Mileage109,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,850 miles
Since last MOT+11,956 miles
PASS
Mileage97,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage89,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage82,104 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage73,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage62,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,828 miles
Since last MOT+10,790 miles
PASS
Mileage52,038 miles
Since last MOT+12,148 miles
PASS
Mileage39,890 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YXF
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 YXF

What car is AJ53 YXF?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YXF?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YXF was 177,857 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YXF passed its MOT?

AJ53 YXF has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2020.

Is AJ53 YXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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