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AJ53 YXO

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 96,810 miles on the clock, averaging 8,216 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 YXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,216

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,810 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,479
Average per year8,216
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 YXO 43k57k70k83k97k '07'13'10

Check AJ53 YXO

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,810 miles
Since last MOT+10,479 miles
PASS
Mileage86,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,119 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage69,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage61,840 miles
Since last MOT+9,261 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,503 miles
PASS
Mileage43,076 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YXO
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 YXO

What car is AJ53 YXO?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YXO?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YXO was 96,810 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YXO passed its MOT?

AJ53 YXO has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2013.

Is AJ53 YXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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