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AF53 YLG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 106,021 miles on the clock, averaging 7,941 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 YLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,941

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,021 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,941
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF53 YLG 31k50k68k87k106k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage96,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage89,070 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage82,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage75,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage69,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage60,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage51,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage41,389 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage30,683 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 YLG

What car is AF53 YLG?

AF53 YLG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 YLG?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 YLG was 106,021 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 YLG passed its MOT?

AF53 YLG has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2016.

Is AF53 YLG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 YLG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF53 YLG?

AF53 YLG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.