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AE53 UOW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 109,717 miles on the clock, averaging 8,732 miles per year, around 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 UOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,732

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,241
Average per year8,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UOW 23k45k66k88k110k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage99,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
PASS
Mileage92,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage82,301 miles
Since last MOT+15,532 miles
PASS
Mileage66,769 miles
Since last MOT+18,901 miles
PASS
Mileage47,868 miles
Since last MOT+17,391 miles
PASS
Mileage30,477 miles
Since last MOT+668 miles
PASS
Mileage29,809 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage27,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage25,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage23,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 UOW

What car is AE53 UOW?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UOW?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UOW was 109,717 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UOW passed its MOT?

AE53 UOW has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2016.

Is AE53 UOW ULEZ compliant?

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

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