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AE53 SKK

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 146,866 miles on the clock, averaging 6,682 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 SKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,866
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,682

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,866 miles
Reading date
Miles last year86
Average per year6,682
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 SKK 22k53k84k116k147k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,866 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
PASS
Mileage146,780 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
PASS
Mileage146,697 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage145,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage143,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage134,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage125,619 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage118,878 miles
Since last MOT+18,090 miles
PASS
Mileage100,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,788 miles
Since last MOT+14,522 miles
PASS
Mileage86,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage79,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,256 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage63,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage56,986 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
PASS
Mileage49,362 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage40,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage32,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage27,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,465 miles
PASS
Mileage21,774 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 SKK
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 SKK

What car is AE53 SKK?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 SKK?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 SKK was 146,866 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 SKK passed its MOT?

AE53 SKK has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2025.

Is AE53 SKK ULEZ compliant?

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

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