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AE53 UTH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 155,033 miles on the clock, averaging 12,535 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 UTH

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,535

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,033 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UTH 18k52k86k121k155k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,033 miles
Since last MOT+14,454 miles
PASS
Mileage140,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,579 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,992 miles
Since last MOT+17,301 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,691 miles
Since last MOT+23,208 miles
PASS
Mileage99,483 miles
Since last MOT+15,540 miles
PASS
Mileage83,943 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,653 miles
Since last MOT+15,844 miles
PASS
Mileage67,809 miles
Since last MOT+16,848 miles
PASS
Mileage50,961 miles
Since last MOT+13,926 miles
PASS
Mileage37,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage30,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage23,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage17,960 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 UTH

What car is AE53 UTH?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UTH?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UTH was 155,033 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UTH passed its MOT?

AE53 UTH has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2017.

Is AE53 UTH ULEZ compliant?

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

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