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AE53 NPV

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 93,435 miles on the clock, averaging 3,315 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 NPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,315

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

Low mileage
Latest reading93,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,237
Average per year3,315
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NPV 33k48k63k78k93k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage89,198 miles
Since last MOT+383 miles
PASS
Mileage88,815 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage79,684 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage75,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage73,149 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
PASS
Mileage70,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage67,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage65,647 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage63,100 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage60,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage57,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage55,077 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage48,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage44,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,735 miles
PASS
Mileage41,113 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage38,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
Mileage36,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage32,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,760 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NPV
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 NPV

What car is AE53 NPV?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NPV?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NPV was 93,435 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NPV passed its MOT?

AE53 NPV has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2025.

Is AE53 NPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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