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AE53 UUK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 125,735 miles on the clock, averaging 7,075 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 UUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,075

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,735 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UUK 25k50k75k101k126k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,735 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage115,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,772 miles
PASS
Mileage108,173 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage99,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,008 miles
PASS
Mileage89,428 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,219 miles
Since last MOT+12,724 miles
PASS
Mileage76,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage70,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage63,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage57,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage54,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,527 miles
PASS
Mileage45,591 miles
Since last MOT+9,784 miles
PASS
Mileage35,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage28,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage25,127 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 UUK

What car is AE53 UUK?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UUK?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UUK was 125,735 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UUK passed its MOT?

AE53 UUK has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2021.

Is AE53 UUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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