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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 163,207 miles on the clock, averaging 10,507 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AD52 ULV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,207 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,507 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 ULV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 ULV
What car is AD52 ULV?
AD52 ULV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD52 ULV?
The last recorded mileage for AD52 ULV was 163,207 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD52 ULV passed its MOT?
AD52 ULV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2018.
Is AD52 ULV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 ULV 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 ULV?
AD52 ULV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.