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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 174,089 miles on the clock, averaging 5,952 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AD53 DZA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 174,089 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,387 |
| Average per year | 5,952 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | AD53 DZA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 DZA
What car is AD53 DZA?
AD53 DZA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD53 DZA?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 DZA was 174,089 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 DZA passed its MOT?
AD53 DZA has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2023.
Is AD53 DZA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 DZA 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 AD53 DZA?
AD53 DZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.