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AE53 RBY

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 99,834 miles on the clock, averaging 4,412 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 RBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,412

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,352
Average per year4,412
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 RBY 21k41k60k80k100k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage95,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage89,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage83,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage79,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,930 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage75,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage72,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage68,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage64,444 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage60,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage56,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage51,837 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage38,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage35,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,255 miles
PASS
Mileage31,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage27,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage21,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,047 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RBY
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 RBY

What car is AE53 RBY?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RBY?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RBY was 99,834 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RBY passed its MOT?

AE53 RBY has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 10 Sep 2024.

Is AE53 RBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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