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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 53,028 miles on the clock, averaging 5,422 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for AD17 AXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 53,028 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,606 |
| Average per year | 5,422 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD17 AXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About AD17 AXU
What car is AD17 AXU?
AD17 AXU is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2017.
What is the mileage of AD17 AXU?
The last recorded mileage for AD17 AXU was 53,028 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD17 AXU passed its MOT?
AD17 AXU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.
Is AD17 AXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD17 AXU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AD17 AXU?
AD17 AXU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.