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AD53 OBT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 111,027 miles on the clock, averaging 5,845 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AD53 OBT

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,845

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,027 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 OBT 28k49k69k90k111k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,027 miles
Since last MOT+351 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,676 miles
Since last MOT+12,201 miles
PASS
Mileage98,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage92,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage91,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage89,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage87,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage84,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage77,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage70,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage65,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,396 miles
PASS
Mileage58,389 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage49,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage41,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage35,400 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage27,909 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 OBT

What car is AD53 OBT?

AD53 OBT is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD53 OBT?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 OBT was 111,027 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 OBT passed its MOT?

AD53 OBT has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2021.

Is AD53 OBT ULEZ compliant?

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

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