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AE53 ROH

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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 147,326 miles on the clock, averaging 10,633 miles per year, above 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 ROH

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,633

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year10,633
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 ROH 34k62k91k119k147k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,326 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,312 miles
Since last MOT+10,447 miles
PASS
Mileage136,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,865 miles
Since last MOT+12,652 miles
PASS
Mileage124,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,213 miles
Since last MOT+13,031 miles
PASS
Mileage111,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,182 miles
Since last MOT+15,162 miles
PASS
Mileage96,020 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage87,357 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,343 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage80,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,802 miles
PASS
Mileage70,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage59,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,774 miles
Since last MOT+12,864 miles
PASS
Mileage46,910 miles
Since last MOT+12,768 miles
PASS
Mileage34,142 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ROH
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 ROH

What car is AE53 ROH?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ROH?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ROH was 147,326 miles, recorded on 16 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ROH passed its MOT?

AE53 ROH has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2017.

Is AE53 ROH ULEZ compliant?

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

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