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AE53 RSO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 119,688 miles on the clock, averaging 7,154 miles per year, 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 RSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,154

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,140
Average per year7,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RSO 27k50k73k97k120k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,688 miles
Since last MOT+9,140 miles
PASS
Mileage110,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage100,497 miles
Since last MOT+9,153 miles
PASS
Mileage91,344 miles
Since last MOT+10,784 miles
PASS
Mileage80,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage74,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage71,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage66,757 miles
Since last MOT+47,748 miles
PASS
Mileage19,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage12,998 miles
PASS
Mileage51,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,600 miles
PASS
Mileage43,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,867 miles
PASS
Mileage34,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,278 miles
PASS
Mileage26,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RSO
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 RSO

What car is AE53 RSO?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RSO?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RSO was 119,688 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RSO passed its MOT?

AE53 RSO has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Sep 2019.

Is AE53 RSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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