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AE53 AUC

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 110,454 miles on the clock, averaging 10,056 miles per year, above 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 AUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,056

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading110,454 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,056
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 AUC 41k58k76k93k110k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage108,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage104,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,448 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,362 miles
Since last MOT+10,629 miles
PASS
Mileage84,733 miles
Since last MOT+27,518 miles
PASS
Mileage57,215 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,210 miles
Since last MOT+16,602 miles
PASS
Mileage40,608 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 AUC
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 AUC

What car is AE53 AUC?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 AUC?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 AUC was 110,454 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 AUC passed its MOT?

AE53 AUC has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2013.

Is AE53 AUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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