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AD53 CSU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 124,679 miles on the clock, averaging 6,132 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 CSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,132

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,949
Average per year6,132
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 CSU 41k62k83k104k125k '06'20'14

Check AD53 CSU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,679 miles
Since last MOT+13,949 miles
PASS
Mileage110,730 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,722 miles
Since last MOT+1,375 miles
PASS
Mileage109,347 miles
Since last MOT+1,451 miles
PASS
Mileage107,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage103,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage97,863 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage91,226 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,187 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
PASS
Mileage90,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage81,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage74,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage68,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage65,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,712 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage64,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage59,172 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage51,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,563 miles
PASS
Mileage40,519 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 CSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 CSU

What car is AD53 CSU?

AD53 CSU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD53 CSU?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 CSU was 124,679 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 CSU passed its MOT?

AD53 CSU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.

Is AD53 CSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 CSU 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 CSU?

AD53 CSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.