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AD53 UYP

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 104,361 miles on the clock, averaging 5,114 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 UYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,114

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,346
Average per year5,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 UYP 34k51k69k87k104k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,361 miles
Since last MOT+16,346 miles
PASS
Mileage88,015 miles
Since last MOT+1,206 miles
PASS
Mileage86,809 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage82,356 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage77,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage74,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage69,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage64,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage56,829 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage49,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage44,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage40,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage36,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage34,357 miles
Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
Mileage33,566 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 UYP

What car is AD53 UYP?

AD53 UYP is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AD53 UYP?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 UYP was 104,361 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 UYP passed its MOT?

AD53 UYP has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2020.

Is AD53 UYP ULEZ compliant?

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

AD53 UYP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.