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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 156,944 miles on the clock, averaging 8,882 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 VFR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 156,944 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,195 |
| Average per year | 8,882 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AD53 VFR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 VFR
What car is AD53 VFR?
AD53 VFR is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 VFR?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 VFR was 156,944 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 VFR passed its MOT?
AD53 VFR has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2020.
Is AD53 VFR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 VFR 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 VFR?
AD53 VFR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.