Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 120,305 miles on the clock, averaging 8,130 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 VFC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,305 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,130 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 VFC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 VFC
What car is AD53 VFC?
AD53 VFC is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 VFC?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 VFC was 120,305 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 VFC passed its MOT?
AD53 VFC has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2016.
Is AD53 VFC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 VFC 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 VFC?
AD53 VFC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.