Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 143,658 miles on the clock, averaging 8,155 miles per year, around 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 RDU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 143,658 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,747 |
| Average per year | 8,155 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 RDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 RDU
What car is AE53 RDU?
AE53 RDU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 RDU?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 RDU was 143,658 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 RDU passed its MOT?
AE53 RDU has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Nov 2019.
Is AE53 RDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 RDU 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 RDU?
AE53 RDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.