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AE53 SVW

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 152,986 miles on the clock, averaging 6,785 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 SVW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,785

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,895
Average per year6,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 SVW 23k56k88k121k153k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,986 miles
Since last MOT+12,895 miles
PASS
Mileage140,091 miles
Since last MOT+11,507 miles
PASS
Mileage128,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage121,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,554 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
PASS
Mileage114,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage108,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage105,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage99,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage90,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage84,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage78,104 miles
Since last MOT+7,865 miles
PASS
Mileage70,239 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage61,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage54,668 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage46,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage41,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage35,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage32,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage27,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,965 miles
PASS
Mileage23,106 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 SVW
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 SVW

What car is AE53 SVW?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 SVW?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 SVW was 152,986 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 SVW passed its MOT?

AE53 SVW has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is AE53 SVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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