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AE53 LXK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 139,048 miles on the clock, averaging 6,995 miles per year, 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 LXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,995

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 reading139,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,678
Average per year6,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 LXK 42k67k91k115k139k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,048 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage130,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage127,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage123,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage120,544 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage115,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage111,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage106,439 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,248 miles
Since last MOT+11,028 miles
PASS
Mileage95,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage87,901 miles
Since last MOT+13,007 miles
PASS
Mileage74,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage67,984 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage64,151 miles
Since last MOT+10,577 miles
PASS
Mileage53,574 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage42,340 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LXK
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 LXK

What car is AE53 LXK?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 LXK?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 LXK was 139,048 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 LXK passed its MOT?

AE53 LXK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2020.

Is AE53 LXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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