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AE53 MVN

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 105,308 miles on the clock, averaging 8,603 miles per year, around 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 MVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,308
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,603

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,308 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,603
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 MVN 30k49k68k86k105k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage98,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,774 miles
Since last MOT+15,832 miles
PASS
Mileage82,942 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,940 miles
Since last MOT+15,789 miles
PASS
Mileage67,151 miles
Since last MOT+15,388 miles
PASS
Mileage51,763 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,147 miles
PASS
Mileage47,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage41,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage35,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage30,003 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MVN
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 MVN

What car is AE53 MVN?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 MVN?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 MVN was 105,308 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 MVN passed its MOT?

AE53 MVN has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2015.

Is AE53 MVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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