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AE53 MKJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGreen
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 1595cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 76,073 miles on the clock, averaging 4,410 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 MKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,410

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 reading76,073 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,410
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 MKJ 34k45k55k66k76k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage72,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage69,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage65,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage60,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage57,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage52,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,933 miles
PASS
Mileage46,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage41,933 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage34,420 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 MKJ

What car is AE53 MKJ?

AE53 MKJ is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 MKJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 MKJ was 76,073 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 MKJ passed its MOT?

AE53 MKJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2017.

Is AE53 MKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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