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AE53 NJO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 112,418 miles on the clock, averaging 6,269 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 NJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,269

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

Below average
Latest reading112,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NJO 36k55k74k93k112k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,418 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,412 miles
Since last MOT+14,053 miles
PASS
Mileage98,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage91,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage82,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage79,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage75,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
PASS
Mileage72,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage61,660 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
PASS
Mileage56,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage52,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage45,909 miles
Since last MOT+10,002 miles
PASS
Mileage35,907 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 NJO

What car is AE53 NJO?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NJO?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NJO was 112,418 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NJO passed its MOT?

AE53 NJO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2018.

Is AE53 NJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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