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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 137,517 miles on the clock, averaging 7,215 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 RUC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,517 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,128 |
| Average per year | 7,215 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD52 RUC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AD52 RUC
What car is AD52 RUC?
AD52 RUC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD52 RUC?
The last recorded mileage for AD52 RUC was 137,517 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD52 RUC passed its MOT?
AD52 RUC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2021.
Is AD52 RUC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 RUC 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 RUC?
AD52 RUC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.