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AE53 NPY

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 60,375 miles on the clock, averaging 1,785 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 NPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,785

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year513
Average per year1,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 NPY 26k35k43k52k60k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,375 miles
Since last MOT+513 miles
PASS
Mileage59,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,805 miles
PASS
Mileage58,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage54,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage52,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage51,161 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage49,889 miles
Since last MOT+1,166 miles
PASS
Mileage48,723 miles
Since last MOT+1,089 miles
PASS
Mileage47,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage46,167 miles
Since last MOT+1,920 miles
PASS
Mileage44,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage42,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,012 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage39,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage33,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage31,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,139 miles
PASS
Mileage30,399 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage29,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage26,437 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NPY
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 NPY

What car is AE53 NPY?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 NPY?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 NPY was 60,375 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 NPY passed its MOT?

AE53 NPY has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is AE53 NPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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