Vehicle summary
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 106,864 miles on the clock, averaging 7,784 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UVP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 106,864 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,539 |
| Average per year | 7,784 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 UVP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 UVP
What car is AE53 UVP?
AE53 UVP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AE53 UVP?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 UVP was 106,864 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 UVP passed its MOT?
AE53 UVP has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Oct 2016.
Is AE53 UVP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 UVP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AE53 UVP?
AE53 UVP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.