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YM53 AJU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 160,466 miles on the clock, averaging 8,383 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 AJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,383

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,573
Average per year8,383
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 AJU 26k59k93k127k160k '06'23'17

Check YM53 AJU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage160,466 miles
Since last MOT+10,573 miles
PASS
Mileage149,893 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage142,668 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,664 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage137,415 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,412 miles
Since last MOT+9,677 miles
PASS
Mileage127,735 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage117,355 miles
Since last MOT+10,769 miles
PASS
Mileage106,586 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,697 miles
PASS
Mileage97,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,883 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
PASS
Mileage88,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage79,583 miles
Since last MOT+9,699 miles
PASS
Mileage69,884 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage61,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage55,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,624 miles
PASS
Mileage45,945 miles
Since last MOT+11,518 miles
PASS
Mileage34,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
PASS
Mileage31,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage25,516 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 AJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 AJU

What car is YM53 AJU?

YM53 AJU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 AJU?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 AJU was 160,466 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 AJU passed its MOT?

YM53 AJU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jan 2023.

Is YM53 AJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM53 AJU 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 YM53 AJU?

YM53 AJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.