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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 152,078 miles on the clock, averaging 7,135 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AD53 COU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 152,078 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,891 |
| Average per year | 7,135 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 COU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 COU
What car is AD53 COU?
AD53 COU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 COU?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 COU was 152,078 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 COU passed its MOT?
AD53 COU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 12 Apr 2023.
Is AD53 COU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 COU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 COU?
AD53 COU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.