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AD52 UTW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 120,421 miles on the clock, averaging 6,361 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 UTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,361

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 UTW 32k54k76k98k120k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,421 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage119,410 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage115,045 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage115,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,039 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage107,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage101,775 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,528 miles
Since last MOT+12,280 miles
PASS
Mileage89,248 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,245 miles
Since last MOT+12,419 miles
PASS
Mileage76,826 miles
Since last MOT+15,277 miles
PASS
Mileage61,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage56,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage50,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage46,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage42,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage36,472 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage31,636 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AD52 UTW

What car is AD52 UTW?

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

What is the mileage of AD52 UTW?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 UTW was 120,421 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 UTW passed its MOT?

AD52 UTW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2020.

Is AD52 UTW ULEZ compliant?

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

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