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AM53 CEV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 249,456 miles on the clock, averaging 12,063 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AM53 CEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
249,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
12,063

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading249,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,921
Average per year12,063
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AM53 CEV 43k95k146k198k249k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage249,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,921 miles
PASS
Mileage240,535 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage240,351 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage230,603 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,460 miles
Since last MOT+12,725 miles
PASS
Mileage217,735 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage205,674 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,628 miles
Since last MOT+11,951 miles
PASS
Mileage193,677 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,539 miles
Since last MOT+12,708 miles
PASS
Mileage179,831 miles
Since last MOT+36,502 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,329 miles
PASS
Mileage166,072 miles
Since last MOT+10,717 miles
PASS
Mileage155,355 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage145,594 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,590 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage134,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,718 miles
Since last MOT+11,483 miles
PASS
Mileage123,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,235 miles
Since last MOT+20,676 miles
PASS
Mileage102,559 miles
Since last MOT+12,634 miles
PASS
Mileage89,925 miles
Since last MOT+19,243 miles
PASS
Mileage70,682 miles
Since last MOT+12,626 miles
PASS
Mileage58,056 miles
Since last MOT+15,078 miles
PASS
Mileage42,978 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAM — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AM53 CEV

What car is AM53 CEV?

AM53 CEV is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AM53 CEV?

The last recorded mileage for AM53 CEV was 249,456 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AM53 CEV passed its MOT?

AM53 CEV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2024.

Is AM53 CEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AM53 CEV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AM53 CEV?

AM53 CEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.