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AD53 ZTC

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 79,252 miles on the clock, averaging 3,959 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AD53 ZTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,252
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,959

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,252 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 ZTC 35k46k57k68k79k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,252 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
PASS
Mileage79,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,230 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage79,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,222 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage60,661 miles
Since last MOT+10,894 miles
PASS
Mileage49,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage44,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage41,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage39,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,731 miles
PASS
Mileage37,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage35,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 ZTC

What car is AD53 ZTC?

AD53 ZTC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AD53 ZTC?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 ZTC was 79,252 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 ZTC passed its MOT?

AD53 ZTC has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2018.

Is AD53 ZTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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