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AE53 RGV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 74,250 miles on the clock, averaging 3,455 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 RGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,455

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 reading74,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,567
Average per year3,455
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RGV 22k35k48k61k74k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,567 miles
PASS
Mileage64,683 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,677 miles
Since last MOT+13,409 miles
PASS
Mileage51,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage44,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage42,854 miles
Since last MOT+1,299 miles
PASS
Mileage41,555 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage39,949 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
PASS
Mileage38,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage36,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
PASS
Mileage34,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,778 miles
PASS
Mileage32,799 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage31,160 miles
Since last MOT+1,561 miles
PASS
Mileage29,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage27,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage25,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage21,554 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 RGV

What car is AE53 RGV?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RGV?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RGV was 74,250 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RGV passed its MOT?

AE53 RGV has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Dec 2021.

Is AE53 RGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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