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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 72,162 miles on the clock, averaging 4,071 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 NFZ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,162 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,051 |
| Average per year | 4,071 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 NFZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 NFZ
What car is AE53 NFZ?
AE53 NFZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 NFZ?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 NFZ was 72,162 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 NFZ passed its MOT?
AE53 NFZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 18 Sep 2019.
Is AE53 NFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 NFZ 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 NFZ?
AE53 NFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.