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AE53 NLC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 147,220 miles on the clock, averaging 8,449 miles per year, around 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 NLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,449

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,220 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NLC 36k64k92k119k147k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,220 miles
Since last MOT+16,739 miles
PASS
Mileage130,481 miles
Since last MOT+12,289 miles
PASS
Mileage118,192 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage111,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage103,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,984 miles
PASS
Mileage94,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage86,605 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage79,803 miles
Since last MOT+8,104 miles
PASS
Mileage71,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage64,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage61,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage57,106 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage48,102 miles
Since last MOT+11,884 miles
PASS
Mileage36,218 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NLC
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 NLC

What car is AE53 NLC?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NLC?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NLC was 147,220 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NLC passed its MOT?

AE53 NLC has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2019.

Is AE53 NLC ULEZ compliant?

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

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