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AE53 URT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGreen
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 169,533 miles on the clock, averaging 7,634 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 URT

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,634

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 reading169,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,280
Average per year7,634
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 URT 45k77k108k139k170k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
PASS
Mileage163,253 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,914 miles
PASS
Mileage155,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
PASS
Mileage149,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage140,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage131,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,374 miles
PASS
Mileage119,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,358 miles
PASS
Mileage111,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage105,158 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage99,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage83,899 miles
Since last MOT+6,833 miles
PASS
Mileage77,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage68,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,694 miles
PASS
Mileage60,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage55,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,872 miles
PASS
Mileage45,489 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 URT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 URT

What car is AE53 URT?

AE53 URT is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 URT?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 URT was 169,533 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 URT passed its MOT?

AE53 URT has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2023.

Is AE53 URT ULEZ compliant?

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

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