Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 109,847 miles on the clock, averaging 6,220 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 OCU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,847 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,416 |
| Average per year | 6,220 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 OCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 OCU
What car is AD53 OCU?
AD53 OCU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD53 OCU?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 OCU was 109,847 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 OCU passed its MOT?
AD53 OCU has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.
Is AD53 OCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 OCU 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 OCU?
AD53 OCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.