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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 172,074 miles on the clock, averaging 10,062 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 YWC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,074 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,352 |
| Average per year | 10,062 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 YWC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 YWC
What car is AD53 YWC?
AD53 YWC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 YWC?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 YWC was 172,074 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 YWC passed its MOT?
AD53 YWC has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2020.
Is AD53 YWC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 YWC 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 YWC?
AD53 YWC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.