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AE53 WTW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 81,693 miles on the clock, averaging 5,290 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 WTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,290

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 reading81,693 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 WTW 26k40k54k68k82k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage74,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage67,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage62,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage57,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage52,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage48,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage44,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage39,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage32,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage26,515 miles
Since last MOT+711 miles
PASS
Mileage25,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 WTW

What car is AE53 WTW?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 WTW?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 WTW was 81,693 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 WTW passed its MOT?

AE53 WTW has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2018.

Is AE53 WTW ULEZ compliant?

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

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