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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 124,276 miles on the clock, averaging 7,306 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 VEV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,276 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 42 |
| Average per year | 7,306 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 VEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 VEV
What car is AD53 VEV?
AD53 VEV is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 VEV?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 VEV was 124,276 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 VEV passed its MOT?
AD53 VEV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2019.
Is AD53 VEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 VEV 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 VEV?
AD53 VEV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.