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AE53 GYW

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 120,280 miles on the clock, averaging 7,660 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 GYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,280
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,660

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,280 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,003
Average per year7,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 GYW 41k61k80k100k120k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,280 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
PASS
Mileage119,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage112,898 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,868 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage106,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,253 miles
PASS
Mileage99,263 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
PASS
Mileage90,933 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,831 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage81,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage76,308 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
PASS
Mileage64,663 miles
Since last MOT+11,793 miles
PASS
Mileage52,870 miles
Since last MOT+12,182 miles
PASS
Mileage40,688 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GYW
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 GYW

What car is AE53 GYW?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 GYW?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 GYW was 120,280 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 GYW passed its MOT?

AE53 GYW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.

Is AE53 GYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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