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AE53 WTM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 208,682 miles on the clock, averaging 8,987 miles per year, around 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 WTM

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,987

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading208,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,642
Average per year8,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 WTM 39k81k124k166k209k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage201,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,040 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
PASS
Mileage192,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,048 miles
Since last MOT+8,704 miles
PASS
Mileage183,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage176,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage171,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,805 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage165,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,406 miles
PASS
Mileage156,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage147,739 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,622 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage138,718 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage129,977 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage122,386 miles
Since last MOT+9,586 miles
PASS
Mileage112,800 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage102,824 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage92,300 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
PASS
Mileage81,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,481 miles
PASS
Mileage70,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage62,337 miles
Since last MOT+13,768 miles
PASS
Mileage48,569 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage38,509 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 WTM

What car is AE53 WTM?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 WTM?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 WTM was 208,682 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 WTM passed its MOT?

AE53 WTM has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is AE53 WTM ULEZ compliant?

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

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