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AE53 MWW

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 102,921 miles on the clock, averaging 7,235 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 MWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,235

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,668
Average per year7,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 MWW 21k41k62k82k103k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,921 miles
Since last MOT+12,668 miles
PASS
Mileage90,253 miles
Since last MOT+11,469 miles
PASS
Mileage78,784 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,619 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage74,499 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,192 miles
PASS
Mileage67,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage58,479 miles
Since last MOT+20,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,473 miles
PASS
Mileage52,865 miles
PASS
Mileage490,948 miles
Since last MOT+447,155 miles
PASS
Mileage43,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage38,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage33,100 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage26,948 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage20,875 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,872 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MWW
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 MWW

What car is AE53 MWW?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 MWW?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 MWW was 102,921 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 MWW passed its MOT?

AE53 MWW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2018.

Is AE53 MWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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