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AE53 VSG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 83,526 miles on the clock, averaging 3,303 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 VSG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,303

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29
Average per year3,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 VSG 19k35k51k67k84k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,526 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,497 miles
Since last MOT+10,471 miles
PASS
Mileage73,026 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
PASS
Mileage72,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage70,857 miles
Since last MOT+882 miles
PASS
Mileage69,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,975 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
PASS
Mileage69,391 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage68,401 miles
Since last MOT+988 miles
PASS
Mileage67,413 miles
Since last MOT+1,155 miles
PASS
Mileage66,258 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage64,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage61,792 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage59,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage57,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage54,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,027 miles
PASS
Mileage52,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,118 miles
PASS
Mileage50,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage47,298 miles
Since last MOT+10,658 miles
PASS
Mileage36,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,045 miles
PASS
Mileage27,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage20,895 miles
Since last MOT+1,922 miles
PASS
Mileage18,973 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 VSG

What car is AE53 VSG?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 VSG?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 VSG was 83,526 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 VSG passed its MOT?

AE53 VSG has had 23 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (21 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.

Is AE53 VSG ULEZ compliant?

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

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