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AE53 SJU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 165,567 miles on the clock, averaging 9,719 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 SJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,719

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,567 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,977
Average per year9,719
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 SJU 60k86k113k139k166k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,977 miles
PASS
Mileage160,590 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,576 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage154,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage151,827 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,812 miles
Since last MOT+11,524 miles
PASS
Mileage140,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage131,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage127,508 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage121,203 miles
Since last MOT+20,977 miles
PASS
Mileage100,226 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,225 miles
Since last MOT+17,962 miles
PASS
Mileage82,263 miles
Since last MOT+22,676 miles
PASS
Mileage59,587 miles

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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

RegistrationAE53 SJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 SJU

What car is AE53 SJU?

AE53 SJU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 SJU?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 SJU was 165,567 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 SJU passed its MOT?

AE53 SJU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2017.

Is AE53 SJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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