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AE53 VOC

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 57,002 miles on the clock, averaging 3,479 miles per year, well 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 VOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,479

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

Low mileage
Latest reading57,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,785
Average per year3,479
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 VOC 21k30k39k48k57k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage53,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage46,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,527 miles
PASS
Mileage42,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage36,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,239 miles
PASS
Mileage24,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage17,350 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,349 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage28,305 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage21,059 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VOC
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 VOC

What car is AE53 VOC?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 VOC?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 VOC was 57,002 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 VOC passed its MOT?

AE53 VOC has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2017.

Is AE53 VOC ULEZ compliant?

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

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