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AD52 UAE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 150,683 miles on the clock, averaging 6,158 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 UAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading150,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 UAE 29k60k90k120k151k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,683 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage142,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage137,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage132,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage130,423 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,400 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage123,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
PASS
Mileage116,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage109,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage103,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,021 miles
PASS
Mileage98,046 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage90,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage82,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage80,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,330 miles
PASS
Mileage72,006 miles
Since last MOT+6,755 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,251 miles
Since last MOT+11,607 miles
PASS
Mileage53,644 miles
Since last MOT+10,147 miles
PASS
Mileage43,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage38,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,841 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,272 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 UAE

What car is AD52 UAE?

AD52 UAE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD52 UAE?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 UAE was 150,683 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 UAE passed its MOT?

AD52 UAE has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is AD52 UAE ULEZ compliant?

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

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