Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 95,718 miles on the clock, averaging 7,703 miles per year, around 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 AO53 LYH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 95,718 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,703 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO53 LYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 LYH
What car is AO53 LYH?
AO53 LYH is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 LYH?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 LYH was 95,718 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 LYH passed its MOT?
AO53 LYH has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2015.
Is AO53 LYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 LYH 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 AO53 LYH?
AO53 LYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.