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AE53 UUO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 116,078 miles on the clock, averaging 5,694 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 UUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,078
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
5,694

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,078 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,694
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 UUO 35k55k75k96k116k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage110,308 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage105,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage99,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage92,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,176 miles
PASS
Mileage88,461 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage83,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage78,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,508 miles
Since last MOT+643 miles
PASS
Mileage73,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage68,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage61,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage54,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage49,480 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage42,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,438 miles
PASS
Mileage34,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,762 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UUO
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 UUO

What car is AE53 UUO?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UUO?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UUO was 116,078 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UUO passed its MOT?

AE53 UUO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2021.

Is AE53 UUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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