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AE53 UUM

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 126,462 miles on the clock, averaging 10,509 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 UUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,509

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,343
Average per year10,509
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 UUM 26k51k76k101k126k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
PASS
Mileage118,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage110,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage103,970 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,964 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage95,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,649 miles
Since last MOT+10,683 miles
PASS
Mileage84,966 miles
Since last MOT+16,506 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,460 miles
Since last MOT+12,569 miles
PASS
Mileage55,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,847 miles
PASS
Mileage44,044 miles
Since last MOT+17,787 miles
PASS
Mileage26,257 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UUM
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 UUM

What car is AE53 UUM?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UUM?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UUM was 126,462 miles, recorded on 27 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UUM passed its MOT?

AE53 UUM has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2016.

Is AE53 UUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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