Vehicle summary
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 166,995 miles on the clock, averaging 7,279 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 YXW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 166,995 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 7,279 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 YXW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 YXW
What car is AJ53 YXW?
AJ53 YXW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 YXW?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YXW was 166,995 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 YXW passed its MOT?
AJ53 YXW has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2024.
Is AJ53 YXW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 YXW 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 YXW?
AJ53 YXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.