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AE53 NPA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 129,490 miles on the clock, averaging 7,210 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 NPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,210

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,490 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,046
Average per year7,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NPA 37k60k83k106k129k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage122,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage119,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage117,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage115,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage110,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage107,321 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage103,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,168 miles
PASS
Mileage98,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,899 miles
Since last MOT+9,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,342 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage73,123 miles
Since last MOT+17,947 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,176 miles
Since last MOT+18,070 miles
PASS
Mileage37,106 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 NPA

What car is AE53 NPA?

AE53 NPA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 NPA?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NPA was 129,490 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NPA passed its MOT?

AE53 NPA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2019.

Is AE53 NPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 NPA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE53 NPA?

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