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AE53 NKJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 78,877 miles on the clock, averaging 3,531 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 NKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,531

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 reading78,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,880
Average per year3,531
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NKJ 27k40k53k66k79k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage74,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage70,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage65,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage61,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage56,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage49,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage44,976 miles
Since last MOT+7,663 miles
PASS
Mileage37,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,254 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage32,026 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage32,025 miles
Since last MOT+329 miles
PASS
Mileage31,696 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,969 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
PASS
Mileage30,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage26,902 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NKJ
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 NKJ

What car is AE53 NKJ?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NKJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NKJ was 78,877 miles, recorded on 21 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NKJ passed its MOT?

AE53 NKJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2021.

Is AE53 NKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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