The road tax status for AE53 MKM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AE53 MKM?

The MOT for AE53 MKM is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 December 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of AE53 MKM?

The recorded mileage for AE53 MKM is 131,454 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AE53 MKM ULEZ compliant?

No, AE53 MKM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE53 MKM

AE53 MKM

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2003. Recorded mileage 131,454 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2003 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/12/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 131,454 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 01/12/2024

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Mileage: 131,454 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1595cc

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AE53 MKM Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
131,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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AE53 MKM Mileage History

05/09/200615,949 mi
05/09/200615,949 mi
18/09/200719,211 mi+3,262 mi
16/09/200830,310 mi+11,099 mi
16/09/200830,311 mi+1 mi
14/09/200943,893 mi+13,582 mi
21/09/201055,871 mi+11,978 mi
21/09/201055,871 mi
17/08/201166,395 mi+10,524 mi
16/08/201274,533 mi+8,138 mi
19/08/201389,770 mi+15,237 mi
19/08/201389,770 mi
18/08/2014101,498 mi+11,728 mi
17/08/2015116,068 mi+14,570 mi
19/08/2015116,071 mi+3 mi
02/05/2017120,305 mi+4,234 mi
11/07/2018121,425 mi+1,120 mi
11/05/2020122,972 mi+1,547 mi
11/05/2020122,972 mi
21/07/2021125,526 mi+2,554 mi
02/12/2022129,655 mi+4,129 mi
02/12/2022129,665 mi+10 mi
01/12/2023131,454 mi+1,789 mi
01/12/2023131,454 mi

Average of roughly 6,701 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

AE53 MKM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 10:45

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (AE53 MKM) between September 2006 and December 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 01 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)”.

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