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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 162,915 miles on the clock, averaging 7,854 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 SHZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 162,915 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,854 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 SHZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 SHZ
What car is AE53 SHZ?
AE53 SHZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 SHZ?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 SHZ was 162,915 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 SHZ passed its MOT?
AE53 SHZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.
Is AE53 SHZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 SHZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AE53 SHZ?
AE53 SHZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.