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AE53 UVC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 94,155 miles on the clock, averaging 5,057 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 UVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,057

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 reading94,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UVC 31k47k63k78k94k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,155 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage91,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage88,082 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage85,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage82,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,295 miles
PASS
Mileage77,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage71,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage65,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage57,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,810 miles
PASS
Mileage49,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage42,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage37,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
Mileage31,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,138 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UVC
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 UVC

What car is AE53 UVC?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UVC?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UVC was 94,155 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UVC passed its MOT?

AE53 UVC has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2019.

Is AE53 UVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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