Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 117,535 miles on the clock, averaging 6,206 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 RZR
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,535 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,891 |
| Average per year | 6,206 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 RZR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 RZR
What car is AE53 RZR?
AE53 RZR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 RZR?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 RZR was 117,535 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 RZR passed its MOT?
AE53 RZR has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2020.
Is AE53 RZR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 RZR 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 RZR?
AE53 RZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.