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AE53 NHU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 89,806 miles on the clock, averaging 5,690 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 NHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,806
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,690

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,806 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NHU 20k37k55k72k90k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,806 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage85,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage81,279 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage76,327 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage71,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage65,534 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage60,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage54,784 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage47,038 miles
Since last MOT+11,369 miles
PASS
Mileage35,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage28,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,299 miles
PASS
Mileage23,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage19,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,597 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 NHU

What car is AE53 NHU?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NHU?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NHU was 89,806 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NHU passed its MOT?

AE53 NHU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2019.

Is AE53 NHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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