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AE53 SVV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 121,289 miles on the clock, averaging 6,629 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 SVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,629

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,289 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,125
Average per year6,629
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 SVV 41k61k81k101k121k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage118,164 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage116,211 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
PASS
Mileage111,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,608 miles
Since last MOT+605 miles
PASS
Mileage111,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage108,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage105,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage99,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage91,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,123 miles
PASS
Mileage82,353 miles
Since last MOT+11,993 miles
PASS
Mileage70,360 miles
Since last MOT+14,012 miles
PASS
Mileage56,348 miles
Since last MOT+15,155 miles
PASS
Mileage41,193 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 SVV

What car is AE53 SVV?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 SVV?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 SVV was 121,289 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 SVV passed its MOT?

AE53 SVV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2018.

Is AE53 SVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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