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AE53 TDX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 148,989 miles on the clock, averaging 8,571 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 TDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,571

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,035
Average per year8,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 TDX 26k57k88k118k149k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage144,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage137,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage130,488 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage123,196 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage114,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,706 miles
PASS
Mileage105,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage97,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,470 miles
PASS
Mileage87,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage83,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,871 miles
PASS
Mileage71,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage63,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage58,347 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,345 miles
Since last MOT+24,113 miles
PASS
Mileage34,232 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,158 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage26,292 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 TDX
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 TDX

What car is AE53 TDX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 TDX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 TDX was 148,989 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 TDX passed its MOT?

AE53 TDX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2021.

Is AE53 TDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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