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AE53 RVL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 129,524 miles on the clock, averaging 6,759 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 RVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,759

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,524 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RVL 37k60k83k106k130k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,973 miles
PASS
Mileage127,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,551 miles
Since last MOT+14,749 miles
PASS
Mileage112,802 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage109,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage104,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage100,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage95,123 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage88,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage82,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage75,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage69,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage64,241 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage56,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage49,104 miles
Since last MOT+12,291 miles
PASS
Mileage36,813 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RVL
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 RVL

What car is AE53 RVL?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RVL?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RVL was 129,524 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RVL passed its MOT?

AE53 RVL has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2020.

Is AE53 RVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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