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AE53 VJX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 111,460 miles on the clock, averaging 5,279 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 VJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,279

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 reading111,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,632
Average per year5,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 VJX 54k68k83k97k111k '06'17'12

Check AE53 VJX

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage111,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage107,828 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage101,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage95,193 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,192 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage87,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage83,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,666 miles
PASS
Mileage78,755 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage70,216 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,963 miles
PASS
Mileage61,250 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage59,907 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage58,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage54,079 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VJX
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 VJX

What car is AE53 VJX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 VJX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 VJX was 111,460 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 VJX passed its MOT?

AE53 VJX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 Aug 2017.

Is AE53 VJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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