Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 122,850 miles on the clock, averaging 5,363 miles per year, 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 RCX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,850 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,363 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 RCX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 RCX
What car is AE53 RCX?
AE53 RCX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 RCX?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 RCX was 122,850 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 RCX passed its MOT?
AE53 RCX has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2025.
Is AE53 RCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 RCX 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 RCX?
AE53 RCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.