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AE53 RLO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 106,596 miles on the clock, averaging 10,470 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 RLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,470

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading106,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,442
Average per year10,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RLO 41k58k74k90k107k '06'13'10

Check AE53 RLO

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,596 miles
Since last MOT+16,442 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,154 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage81,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,478 miles
PASS
Mileage76,320 miles
Since last MOT+11,775 miles
PASS
Mileage64,545 miles
Since last MOT+11,892 miles
PASS
Mileage52,653 miles
Since last MOT+11,381 miles
PASS
Mileage41,272 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 RLO

What car is AE53 RLO?

AE53 RLO is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 RLO?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RLO was 106,596 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RLO passed its MOT?

AE53 RLO has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Feb 2013.

Is AE53 RLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 RLO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE53 RLO?

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