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AE53 VCV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 125,991 miles on the clock, averaging 6,887 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 VCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,887

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 reading125,991 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,887
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 VCV 29k54k78k102k126k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage118,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,830 miles
PASS
Mileage109,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage107,581 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,575 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage105,817 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage100,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,060 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage89,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,943 miles
PASS
Mileage81,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage74,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage67,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage60,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,144 miles
PASS
Mileage52,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,736 miles
PASS
Mileage44,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage36,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage29,372 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VCV
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 VCV

What car is AE53 VCV?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 VCV?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 VCV was 125,991 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 VCV passed its MOT?

AE53 VCV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2020.

Is AE53 VCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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