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AE53 ABF

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 90,100 miles on the clock, averaging 3,244 miles per year, well below 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 ABF

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,244

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 reading90,100 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 ABF 29k44k59k75k90k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,100 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,098 miles
Since last MOT+1,076 miles
PASS
Mileage89,022 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,402 miles
PASS
Mileage87,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,619 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage86,608 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
PASS
Mileage85,657 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage84,999 miles
Since last MOT+802 miles
PASS
Mileage84,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,458 miles
PASS
Mileage82,739 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage81,081 miles
Since last MOT+1,706 miles
PASS
Mileage79,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage76,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,041 miles
PASS
Mileage73,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage71,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage68,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage66,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage62,541 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage56,314 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage47,190 miles
Since last MOT+9,659 miles
PASS
Mileage37,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,713 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,818 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ABF
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 ABF

What car is AE53 ABF?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ABF?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ABF was 90,100 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ABF passed its MOT?

AE53 ABF has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.

Is AE53 ABF ULEZ compliant?

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

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