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AE53 HMH

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 125,123 miles on the clock, averaging 6,254 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 HMH

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,254

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year6,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 HMH 49k68k87k106k125k '07'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,123 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,116 miles
Since last MOT+22,954 miles
PASS
Mileage102,162 miles
Since last MOT+17,367 miles
PASS
Mileage84,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage78,102 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage77,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage75,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage72,864 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage70,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,085 miles
PASS
Mileage67,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage63,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage58,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage52,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage49,342 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 HMH
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 HMH

What car is AE53 HMH?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 HMH?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 HMH was 125,123 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 HMH passed its MOT?

AE53 HMH has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2019.

Is AE53 HMH ULEZ compliant?

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

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