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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 70,627 miles on the clock, averaging 3,267 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AD53 CEX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,627 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,267 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 CEX |
| 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 CEX
What car is AD53 CEX?
AD53 CEX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD53 CEX?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 CEX was 70,627 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 CEX passed its MOT?
AD53 CEX has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2015.
Is AD53 CEX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 CEX 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 CEX?
AD53 CEX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.