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AO53 YHA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 78,744 miles on the clock, averaging 3,245 miles per year, well below 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 YHA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,106
Average per year3,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 YHA 17k32k48k63k79k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage74,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
PASS
Mileage70,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage63,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,138 miles
PASS
Mileage59,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage56,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage51,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage44,070 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
PASS
Mileage35,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage30,093 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage28,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage27,273 miles
Since last MOT+1,114 miles
PASS
Mileage26,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage25,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage23,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage22,544 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage21,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,394 miles
PASS
Mileage19,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,786 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage18,154 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage16,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 YHA

What car is AO53 YHA?

AO53 YHA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 YHA?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 YHA was 78,744 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 YHA passed its MOT?

AO53 YHA has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is AO53 YHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 YHA 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 YHA?

AO53 YHA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.