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AE53 GZD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 176,604 miles on the clock, averaging 10,621 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 GZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,621

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 reading176,604 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 GZD 38k73k107k142k177k '06'19'15

Check AE53 GZD

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,604 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage165,782 miles
Since last MOT+20,629 miles
PASS
Mileage145,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,153 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage135,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,633 miles
Since last MOT+7,461 miles
PASS
Mileage128,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage120,647 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage110,032 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage98,319 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
PASS
Mileage87,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage79,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,741 miles
PASS
Mileage71,797 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,641 miles
Since last MOT+10,689 miles
PASS
Mileage60,952 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage50,184 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage38,280 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 GZD

What car is AE53 GZD?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 GZD?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 GZD was 176,604 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 GZD passed its MOT?

AE53 GZD has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2019.

Is AE53 GZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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