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MA53 AJY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 80,158 miles on the clock, averaging 2,859 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 AJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,859

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,158 miles
Reading date
Miles last year957
Average per year2,859
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 AJY 26k40k53k67k80k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,158 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage79,201 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
PASS
Mileage77,554 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage73,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage70,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage68,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage65,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage62,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage58,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage55,108 miles
Since last MOT+2,256 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,397 miles
PASS
Mileage51,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,002 miles
PASS
Mileage49,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage46,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage43,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage38,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage34,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage30,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage26,028 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 AJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 AJY

What car is MA53 AJY?

MA53 AJY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 AJY?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 AJY was 80,158 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 AJY passed its MOT?

MA53 AJY has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Aug 2025.

Is MA53 AJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 AJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MA53 AJY?

MA53 AJY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.