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AE53 HXX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 70,097 miles on the clock, averaging 4,262 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 HXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,262

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,097 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,262
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 HXX 20k33k45k58k70k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,097 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage63,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage56,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage52,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage47,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage42,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage40,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage35,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage31,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage28,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage25,589 miles
Since last MOT+3,063 miles
PASS
Mileage22,526 miles
Since last MOT+2,425 miles
PASS
Mileage20,101 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 HXX

What car is AE53 HXX?

AE53 HXX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 HXX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 HXX was 70,097 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 HXX passed its MOT?

AE53 HXX has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2018.

Is AE53 HXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 HXX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE53 HXX?

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