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AD53 UZP

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 148,421 miles on the clock, averaging 8,885 miles per year, around 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 UZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,885

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,207
Average per year8,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 UZP 40k67k94k121k148k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage140,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage138,520 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage131,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,453 miles
PASS
Mileage125,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage122,617 miles
Since last MOT+12,097 miles
PASS
Mileage110,520 miles
Since last MOT+11,380 miles
PASS
Mileage99,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,140 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage89,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage82,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage73,765 miles
Since last MOT+14,183 miles
PASS
Mileage59,582 miles
Since last MOT+19,338 miles
PASS
Mileage40,244 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 UZP

What car is AD53 UZP?

AD53 UZP is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AD53 UZP?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 UZP was 148,421 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 UZP passed its MOT?

AD53 UZP has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2019.

Is AD53 UZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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