Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 111,115 miles on the clock, averaging 10,233 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AP53 AEA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 111,115 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,012 |
| Average per year | 10,233 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 AEA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AP53 AEA
What car is AP53 AEA?
AP53 AEA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AP53 AEA?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 AEA was 111,115 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 AEA passed its MOT?
AP53 AEA has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Nov 2015.
Is AP53 AEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 AEA 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 AP53 AEA?
AP53 AEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.