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AE53 NLN

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 74,515 miles on the clock, averaging 2,779 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 NLN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,515
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,779

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,515 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,649
Average per year2,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NLN 20k34k47k61k75k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage71,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,866 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
PASS
Mileage71,714 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,767 miles
PASS
Mileage69,924 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,797 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage67,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage65,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage63,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
Mileage61,228 miles
Since last MOT+1,587 miles
PASS
Mileage59,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,746 miles
PASS
Mileage57,895 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage56,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage52,404 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage44,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage40,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage38,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
Mileage36,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage29,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,986 miles
PASS
Mileage26,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage23,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage20,251 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NLN
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 NLN

What car is AE53 NLN?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NLN?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NLN was 74,515 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NLN passed its MOT?

AE53 NLN has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.

Is AE53 NLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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