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AE53 RXX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 116,561 miles on the clock, averaging 6,718 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 RXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,561
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,718

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,561 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,441
Average per year6,718
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RXX 28k50k72k94k117k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage114,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,120 miles
Since last MOT+1,798 miles
PASS
Mileage112,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage104,065 miles
Since last MOT+13,984 miles
PASS
Mileage90,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,659 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage73,851 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage69,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage61,295 miles
Since last MOT+9,270 miles
PASS
Mileage52,025 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage44,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,317 miles
PASS
Mileage35,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage27,500 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 RXX

What car is AE53 RXX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RXX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RXX was 116,561 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RXX passed its MOT?

AE53 RXX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2020.

Is AE53 RXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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