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AE53 RXM

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 93,788 miles on the clock, averaging 4,349 miles per year, well 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 RXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,349

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

Low mileage
Latest reading93,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,486
Average per year4,349
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RXM 23k41k59k76k94k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage89,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage84,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage77,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage70,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage66,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage64,087 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
PASS
Mileage62,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,993 miles
PASS
Mileage59,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage56,599 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage53,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage48,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage42,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage39,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage35,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage28,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage23,268 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RXM
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 RXM

What car is AE53 RXM?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RXM?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RXM was 93,788 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RXM passed its MOT?

AE53 RXM has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Dec 2022.

Is AE53 RXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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