Vehicle summary
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 2016 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 44,489 miles on the clock, averaging 4,733 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 AMS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 44,489 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,310 |
| Average per year | 4,733 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 AMS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 AMS
What car is AE53 AMS?
AE53 AMS is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2016.
What is the mileage of AE53 AMS?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 AMS was 44,489 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 AMS passed its MOT?
AE53 AMS has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.
Is AE53 AMS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 AMS is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AE53 AMS?
AE53 AMS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.