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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 215,449 miles on the clock, averaging 14,402 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 VEF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 215,449 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,161 |
| Average per year | 14,402 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 VEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VEF
What car is AD52 VEF?
AD52 VEF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD52 VEF?
The last recorded mileage for AD52 VEF was 215,449 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD52 VEF passed its MOT?
AD52 VEF has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2017.
Is AD52 VEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 VEF 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 VEF?
AD52 VEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.