Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 120,160 miles on the clock, averaging 5,660 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 MXC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,160 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,660 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 MXC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 MXC
What car is AE53 MXC?
AE53 MXC is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 MXC?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 MXC was 120,160 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 MXC passed its MOT?
AE53 MXC has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2023.
Is AE53 MXC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 MXC 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 MXC?
AE53 MXC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.