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AE53 RJO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 131,363 miles on the clock, averaging 8,362 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 RJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,362

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,363 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RJO 29k55k80k106k131k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,363 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,361 miles
Since last MOT+543 miles
PASS
Mileage130,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,442 miles
PASS
Mileage119,376 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage112,103 miles
Since last MOT+13,012 miles
PASS
Mileage99,091 miles
Since last MOT+12,269 miles
PASS
Mileage86,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,437 miles
PASS
Mileage75,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,385 miles
Since last MOT+8,515 miles
PASS
Mileage66,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,870 miles
Since last MOT+10,085 miles
PASS
Mileage56,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage48,917 miles
Since last MOT+14,236 miles
PASS
Mileage34,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage28,914 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RJO
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 RJO

What car is AE53 RJO?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RJO?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RJO was 131,363 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RJO passed its MOT?

AE53 RJO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2019.

Is AE53 RJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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