Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 156,885 miles on the clock, averaging 10,546 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 UPF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,885 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,660 |
| Average per year | 10,546 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 UPF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 UPF
What car is AE53 UPF?
AE53 UPF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 UPF?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 UPF was 156,885 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 UPF passed its MOT?
AE53 UPF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2017.
Is AE53 UPF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 UPF 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 UPF?
AE53 UPF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.