Vehicle summary
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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 106,521 miles on the clock, averaging 5,021 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 VBU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,521 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,857 |
| Average per year | 5,021 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD52 VBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AD52 VBU
What car is AD52 VBU?
AD52 VBU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD52 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for AD52 VBU was 106,521 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD52 VBU passed its MOT?
AD52 VBU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2021.
Is AD52 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 VBU 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 VBU?
AD52 VBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.