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AE53 AMX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 152,991 miles on the clock, averaging 11,618 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 AMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,618

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,991 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,618
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 AMX 41k69k97k125k153k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,991 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage147,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage142,450 miles
Since last MOT+10,511 miles
PASS
Mileage131,939 miles
Since last MOT+14,647 miles
PASS
Mileage117,292 miles
Since last MOT+16,152 miles
PASS
Mileage101,140 miles
Since last MOT+15,087 miles
PASS
Mileage86,053 miles
Since last MOT+16,596 miles
PASS
Mileage69,457 miles
Since last MOT+14,929 miles
PASS
Mileage54,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,528 miles
Since last MOT+13,507 miles
PASS
Mileage41,021 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 AMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 AMX

What car is AE53 AMX?

AE53 AMX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 AMX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 AMX was 152,991 miles, recorded on 17 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 AMX passed its MOT?

AE53 AMX has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2016.

Is AE53 AMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 AMX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE53 AMX?

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