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AD52 PWE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 160,957 miles on the clock, averaging 7,320 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 PWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,320

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading160,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,573
Average per year7,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 PWE 38k68k99k130k161k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage153,384 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage147,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage142,648 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage139,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,973 miles
PASS
Mileage137,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage133,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage128,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage120,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,172 miles
PASS
Mileage113,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage107,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage98,333 miles
Since last MOT+10,876 miles
PASS
Mileage87,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage78,763 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
PASS
Mileage69,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,541 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage59,333 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage48,744 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage37,554 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 PWE

What car is AD52 PWE?

AD52 PWE is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD52 PWE?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 PWE was 160,957 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 PWE passed its MOT?

AD52 PWE has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2022.

Is AD52 PWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 PWE 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 AD52 PWE?

AD52 PWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.