Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 125,305 miles on the clock, averaging 7,615 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 YAJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 125,305 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,615 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 YAJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 YAJ
What car is AD53 YAJ?
AD53 YAJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 YAJ?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 YAJ was 125,305 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 YAJ passed its MOT?
AD53 YAJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2018.
Is AD53 YAJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 YAJ 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 YAJ?
AD53 YAJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.