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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 143,966 miles on the clock, averaging 2,631 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 AO53 YHD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 143,966 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 59 |
| Average per year | 2,631 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO53 YHD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 YHD
What car is AO53 YHD?
AO53 YHD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 YHD?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 YHD was 143,966 miles, recorded on 10 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 YHD passed its MOT?
AO53 YHD has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2018.
Is AO53 YHD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 YHD 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 YHD?
AO53 YHD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.