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AO53 MPE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 126,617 miles on the clock, averaging 5,557 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 MPE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,557

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,880
Average per year5,557
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 MPE 17k45k72k99k127k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage122,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage120,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage117,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage110,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage105,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,806 miles
Since last MOT+9,088 miles
PASS
Mileage96,718 miles
Since last MOT+9,183 miles
PASS
Mileage87,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage80,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage74,047 miles
Since last MOT+14,606 miles
PASS
Mileage59,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage56,459 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage52,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage47,716 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage43,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage38,803 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage27,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage22,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage17,382 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 MPE

What car is AO53 MPE?

AO53 MPE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 MPE?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 MPE was 126,617 miles, recorded on 30 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 MPE passed its MOT?

AO53 MPE has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2026.

Is AO53 MPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 MPE 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 AO53 MPE?

AO53 MPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.