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AE53 UOX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 156,288 miles on the clock, averaging 11,158 miles per year, above 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 UOX

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,158

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,859
Average per year11,158
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 UOX 35k65k95k126k156k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage148,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage142,245 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,187 miles
Since last MOT+14,515 miles
PASS
Mileage127,672 miles
Since last MOT+16,143 miles
PASS
Mileage111,529 miles
Since last MOT+16,972 miles
PASS
Mileage94,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage86,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage77,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage70,792 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage61,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,711 miles
Since last MOT+13,819 miles
PASS
Mileage47,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,892 miles
Since last MOT+13,220 miles
PASS
Mileage34,672 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UOX
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 UOX

What car is AE53 UOX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UOX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UOX was 156,288 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UOX passed its MOT?

AE53 UOX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2017.

Is AE53 UOX ULEZ compliant?

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

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