Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 110,585 miles on the clock, averaging 4,125 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 HZL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 110,585 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,182 |
| Average per year | 4,125 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AE53 HZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 HZL
What car is AE53 HZL?
AE53 HZL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 HZL?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 HZL was 110,585 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 HZL passed its MOT?
AE53 HZL has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.
Is AE53 HZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 HZL 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 HZL?
AE53 HZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.