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AJ53 YYB

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 159,285 miles on the clock, averaging 12,636 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 YYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,285
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,636

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 reading159,285 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,171
Average per year12,636
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 YYB 34k65k97k128k159k '06'16'12

Check AJ53 YYB

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,171 miles
PASS
Mileage151,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage144,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage134,915 miles
Since last MOT+12,636 miles
PASS
Mileage122,279 miles
Since last MOT+10,157 miles
PASS
Mileage112,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage104,568 miles
Since last MOT+21,244 miles
PASS
Mileage83,324 miles
Since last MOT+23,624 miles
PASS
Mileage59,700 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage49,969 miles
Since last MOT+16,062 miles
PASS
Mileage33,907 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YYB
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 YYB

What car is AJ53 YYB?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 YYB?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 YYB was 159,285 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 YYB passed its MOT?

AJ53 YYB has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.

Is AJ53 YYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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