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AE53 ABK

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 148,415 miles on the clock, averaging 8,941 miles per year, around 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 ABK

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,941

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year154
Average per year8,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 ABK 54k77k101k125k148k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,415 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,261 miles
Since last MOT+13,883 miles
PASS
Mileage134,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage127,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage121,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage114,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,873 miles
PASS
Mileage109,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,393 miles
Since last MOT+9,809 miles
PASS
Mileage99,584 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,573 miles
Since last MOT+14,056 miles
PASS
Mileage85,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,517 miles
Since last MOT+15,767 miles
PASS
Mileage69,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,750 miles
Since last MOT+16,124 miles
PASS
Mileage53,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ABK
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 ABK

What car is AE53 ABK?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ABK?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ABK was 148,415 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ABK passed its MOT?

AE53 ABK has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2017.

Is AE53 ABK ULEZ compliant?

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

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