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AE53 RHO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 127,987 miles on the clock, averaging 8,463 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 RHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,463

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,987 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,463
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 RHO 28k53k78k103k128k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,987 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage122,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,629 miles
PASS
Mileage116,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
PASS
Mileage109,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,922 miles
PASS
Mileage103,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,845 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage84,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,842 miles
PASS
Mileage75,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,020 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,019 miles
Since last MOT+10,010 miles
PASS
Mileage65,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,509 miles
PASS
Mileage54,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage44,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,209 miles
PASS
Mileage34,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage27,610 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 RHO

What car is AE53 RHO?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RHO?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RHO was 127,987 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RHO passed its MOT?

AE53 RHO has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2018.

Is AE53 RHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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