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AE53 NLM

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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 94,602 miles on the clock, averaging 4,287 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 NLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,287

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,781
Average per year4,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NLM 42k55k68k81k95k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage92,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage85,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage83,039 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage78,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage75,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,138 miles
PASS
Mileage72,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage68,356 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage62,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage57,106 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage49,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage41,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,815 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NLM
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 NLM

What car is AE53 NLM?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NLM?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NLM was 94,602 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NLM passed its MOT?

AE53 NLM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2019.

Is AE53 NLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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