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AE53 UTK

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 107,725 miles on the clock, averaging 5,387 miles per year, below 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 UTK

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,725
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,387

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,725 miles
Reading date
Miles last year219
Average per year5,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UTK 25k46k66k87k108k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,725 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage96,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,401 miles
PASS
Mileage86,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage81,798 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage78,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage73,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage69,283 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage65,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage60,529 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage55,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage51,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage47,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,914 miles
PASS
Mileage42,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage36,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage31,357 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,995 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UTK
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 UTK

What car is AE53 UTK?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UTK?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UTK was 107,725 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UTK passed its MOT?

AE53 UTK has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2022.

Is AE53 UTK ULEZ compliant?

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

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