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AE53 HWX

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 159,560 miles on the clock, averaging 9,803 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 HWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,803

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,216
Average per year9,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 HWX 51k78k105k132k160k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage151,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage143,624 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,404 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage134,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage126,149 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,147 miles
Since last MOT+12,097 miles
PASS
Mileage114,050 miles
Since last MOT+15,476 miles
PASS
Mileage98,574 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,516 miles
Since last MOT+18,354 miles
PASS
Mileage80,162 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage72,711 miles
Since last MOT+21,900 miles
PASS
Mileage50,811 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 HWX
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 HWX

What car is AE53 HWX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 HWX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 HWX was 159,560 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 HWX passed its MOT?

AE53 HWX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2018.

Is AE53 HWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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