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 Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 127,686 miles on the clock, averaging 8,721 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AD53 CEA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 127,686 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,100 |
| Average per year | 8,721 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 CEA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 CEA
What car is AD53 CEA?
AD53 CEA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD53 CEA?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 CEA was 127,686 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 CEA passed its MOT?
AD53 CEA has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2018.
Is AD53 CEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 CEA 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 AD53 CEA?
AD53 CEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.