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AD52 ULW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 151,647 miles on the clock, averaging 7,337 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 ULW

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,337

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 reading151,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,766
Average per year7,337
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD52 ULW 49k75k100k126k152k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage146,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage142,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage135,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage129,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,567 miles
Since last MOT+12,060 miles
PASS
Mileage117,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage108,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage98,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,856 miles
Since last MOT+10,839 miles
PASS
Mileage88,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage79,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage75,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage68,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage60,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage54,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage49,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,236 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AD52 ULW

What car is AD52 ULW?

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

What is the mileage of AD52 ULW?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 ULW was 151,647 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 ULW passed its MOT?

AD52 ULW has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2020.

Is AD52 ULW ULEZ compliant?

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

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