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AE53 AUH

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 129,581 miles on the clock, averaging 6,099 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 AUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,099

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,581 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 AUH 25k51k77k104k130k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,581 miles
Since last MOT+13,902 miles
PASS
Mileage115,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage113,836 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,832 miles
Since last MOT+7,722 miles
PASS
Mileage106,110 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,090 miles
Since last MOT+11,973 miles
PASS
Mileage94,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage88,210 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,208 miles
Since last MOT+11,651 miles
PASS
Mileage76,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage72,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,620 miles
Since last MOT+15,024 miles
PASS
Mileage57,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
PASS
Mileage53,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,889 miles
PASS
Mileage51,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,471 miles
PASS
Mileage48,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage42,264 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,302 miles
PASS
Mileage38,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage34,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage29,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage25,382 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,374 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 AUH
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 AUH

What car is AE53 AUH?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 AUH?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 AUH was 129,581 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 AUH passed its MOT?

AE53 AUH has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2023.

Is AE53 AUH ULEZ compliant?

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

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