Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 101,181 miles on the clock, averaging 4,675 miles per year, well 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 VEL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 101,181 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 67 |
| Average per year | 4,675 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 VEL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 VEL
What car is AD53 VEL?
AD53 VEL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 VEL was 101,181 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 VEL passed its MOT?
AD53 VEL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 2 Sep 2022.
Is AD53 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 VEL 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 VEL?
AD53 VEL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.