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AE53 AAU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 116,140 miles on the clock, averaging 10,353 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 AAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,353

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,140 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,353
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 AAU 27k49k72k94k116k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,140 miles
Since last MOT+12,083 miles
PASS
Mileage104,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,057 miles
Since last MOT+16,387 miles
PASS
Mileage87,670 miles
Since last MOT+19,099 miles
PASS
Mileage68,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage61,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage55,812 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage48,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
PASS
Mileage41,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage33,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage27,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 AAU

What car is AE53 AAU?

AE53 AAU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 AAU?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 AAU was 116,140 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 AAU passed its MOT?

AE53 AAU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2015.

Is AE53 AAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 AAU 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 AE53 AAU?

AE53 AAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.