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AE53 RDX

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 113,021 miles on the clock, averaging 4,812 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 RDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,812

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,021 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,454
Average per year4,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RDX 47k63k80k96k113k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,021 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
PASS
Mileage104,567 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage95,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,807 miles
PASS
Mileage85,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage80,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,592 miles
PASS
Mileage78,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,885 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage75,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage72,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage68,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage63,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage59,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage55,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage51,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage46,627 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RDX
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 RDX

What car is AE53 RDX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RDX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RDX was 113,021 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RDX passed its MOT?

AE53 RDX has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2020.

Is AE53 RDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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