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AD53 UZN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 159,704 miles on the clock, averaging 8,145 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AD53 UZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,145

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,704 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,746
Average per year8,145
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 UZN 42k71k101k130k160k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage151,958 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,952 miles
Since last MOT+11,441 miles
PASS
Mileage140,511 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage133,875 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,869 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage125,478 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage122,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage117,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage111,155 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage103,913 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage97,844 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,553 miles
PASS
Mileage90,278 miles
Since last MOT+15,754 miles
PASS
Mileage74,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,524 miles
Since last MOT+15,819 miles
PASS
Mileage58,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage51,704 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage42,015 miles

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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

RegistrationAD53 UZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 UZN

What car is AD53 UZN?

AD53 UZN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AD53 UZN?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 UZN was 159,704 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 UZN passed its MOT?

AD53 UZN has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2021.

Is AD53 UZN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 UZN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 UZN?

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