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AE53 MKP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 172,980 miles on the clock, averaging 11,921 miles per year, above 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 MKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,980
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,921

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,980 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,921
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 MKP 53k83k113k143k173k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage168,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,791 miles
PASS
Mileage159,989 miles
Since last MOT+12,865 miles
PASS
Mileage147,124 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage134,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage130,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,980 miles
PASS
Mileage121,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage111,839 miles
Since last MOT+11,580 miles
PASS
Mileage100,259 miles
Since last MOT+12,223 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,036 miles
Since last MOT+17,639 miles
PASS
Mileage70,397 miles
Since last MOT+17,201 miles
PASS
Mileage53,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 MKP

What car is AE53 MKP?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 MKP?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 MKP was 172,980 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 MKP passed its MOT?

AE53 MKP has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2017.

Is AE53 MKP ULEZ compliant?

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

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