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AE53 PZW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 81,155 miles on the clock, averaging 3,219 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 PZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,219

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 reading81,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,785
Average per year3,219
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 PZW 21k36k51k66k81k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,155 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage79,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,144 miles
PASS
Mileage78,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage76,954 miles
Since last MOT+917 miles
PASS
Mileage76,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage74,792 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage73,818 miles
Since last MOT+880 miles
PASS
Mileage72,938 miles
Since last MOT+810 miles
PASS
Mileage72,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,128 miles
Since last MOT+1,154 miles
PASS
Mileage70,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage68,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage66,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage64,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage56,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage52,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage46,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage38,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,960 miles
PASS
Mileage27,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage20,800 miles
Since last MOT+210 miles
PASS
Mileage20,590 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 PZW

What car is AE53 PZW?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 PZW?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 PZW was 81,155 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 PZW passed its MOT?

AE53 PZW has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is AE53 PZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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