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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 181,277 miles on the clock, averaging 12,223 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AD53 YVP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 12,223 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 YVP |
| 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 YVP
What car is AD53 YVP?
AD53 YVP is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 YVP?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 YVP was 181,277 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 YVP passed its MOT?
AD53 YVP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2019.
Is AD53 YVP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 YVP 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 YVP?
AD53 YVP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.