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AE53 UUN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 124,766 miles on the clock, averaging 5,592 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 UUN

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,766
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,592

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 reading124,766 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,439
Average per year5,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UUN 25k50k75k100k125k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage121,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage118,222 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,151 miles
Since last MOT+12,802 miles
PASS
Mileage105,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage99,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage95,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage90,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage86,619 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage81,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage77,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage72,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage67,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage62,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage56,428 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage51,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage45,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage39,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage32,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage24,906 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 UUN

What car is AE53 UUN?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UUN?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UUN was 124,766 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UUN passed its MOT?

AE53 UUN has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2024.

Is AE53 UUN ULEZ compliant?

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

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