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AD53 YAO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 107,410 miles on the clock, averaging 5,522 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 YAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,410
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,522

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,410 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,522
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 YAO 39k56k73k90k107k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,410 miles
Since last MOT+15,676 miles
PASS
Mileage91,734 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage87,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage83,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage79,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage76,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,251 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage72,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage67,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage61,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage56,697 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage49,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage49,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage46,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage39,450 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 YAO

What car is AD53 YAO?

AD53 YAO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AD53 YAO?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 YAO was 107,410 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 YAO passed its MOT?

AD53 YAO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2019.

Is AD53 YAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 YAO 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 YAO?

AD53 YAO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.