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AE53 HWW

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 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 126,468 miles on the clock, averaging 6,368 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 HWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,368

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,478
Average per year6,368
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 HWW 36k59k81k104k126k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,478 miles
PASS
Mileage119,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage116,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage114,073 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage104,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,403 miles
Since last MOT+9,092 miles
PASS
Mileage95,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage87,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage82,574 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage75,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage67,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage61,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage54,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage46,417 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage36,238 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 HWW
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 HWW

What car is AE53 HWW?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 HWW?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 HWW was 126,468 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 HWW passed its MOT?

AE53 HWW has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Nov 2020.

Is AE53 HWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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