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AE53 ABX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 123,385 miles on the clock, averaging 6,699 miles per year, 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 ABX

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,699

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,385 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 ABX 33k56k78k101k123k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,385 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage116,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,104 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage108,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,735 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage101,316 miles
Since last MOT+12,078 miles
PASS
Mileage89,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage80,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage76,177 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage71,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,463 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
PASS
Mileage64,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage59,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,222 miles
PASS
Mileage52,997 miles
Since last MOT+9,690 miles
PASS
Mileage43,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage33,131 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ABX
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 ABX

What car is AE53 ABX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ABX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ABX was 123,385 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ABX passed its MOT?

AE53 ABX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2020.

Is AE53 ABX ULEZ compliant?

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

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