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AE53 RUC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 107,163 miles on the clock, averaging 7,687 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 RUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,687

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 reading107,163 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,110
Average per year7,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RUC 50k64k79k93k107k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage103,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage99,415 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage92,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage88,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage85,932 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,931 miles
Since last MOT+23,231 miles
PASS
Mileage62,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,446 miles
PASS
Mileage50,254 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 RUC

What car is AE53 RUC?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RUC?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RUC was 107,163 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RUC passed its MOT?

AE53 RUC has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2014.

Is AE53 RUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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