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AE53 RXU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 151,985 miles on the clock, averaging 10,562 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 RXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,562

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,985 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RXU 38k66k95k123k152k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage147,126 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
PASS
Mileage146,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,749 miles
Since last MOT+14,080 miles
PASS
Mileage132,669 miles
Since last MOT+15,986 miles
PASS
Mileage116,683 miles
Since last MOT+12,093 miles
PASS
Mileage104,590 miles
Since last MOT+11,068 miles
PASS
Mileage93,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage86,055 miles
Since last MOT+10,059 miles
PASS
Mileage75,996 miles
Since last MOT+11,474 miles
PASS
Mileage64,522 miles
Since last MOT+13,327 miles
PASS
Mileage51,195 miles
Since last MOT+13,199 miles
PASS
Mileage37,996 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RXU
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 RXU

What car is AE53 RXU?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RXU?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RXU was 151,985 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RXU passed its MOT?

AE53 RXU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2017.

Is AE53 RXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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