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AE53 NBJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 95,034 miles on the clock, averaging 4,029 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 NBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,029

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,034 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,041
Average per year4,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NBJ 31k47k63k79k95k '06'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,034 miles
Since last MOT+10,041 miles
PASS
Mileage84,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage77,143 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage72,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage71,163 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage69,485 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
PASS
Mileage69,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,409 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage67,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage65,144 miles
Since last MOT+2,688 miles
PASS
Mileage62,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage60,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage56,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage53,319 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
PASS
Mileage48,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage42,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,648 miles
PASS
Mileage40,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,318 miles
PASS
Mileage30,669 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NBJ
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 NBJ

What car is AE53 NBJ?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NBJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NBJ was 95,034 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NBJ passed its MOT?

AE53 NBJ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2022.

Is AE53 NBJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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