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AO53 YLT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 91,660 miles on the clock, averaging 3,173 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 YLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,173

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 reading91,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year3,173
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 YLT 38k51k65k78k92k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,660 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
PASS
Mileage90,294 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage88,345 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage84,526 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,430 miles
Since last MOT+10,505 miles
PASS
Mileage73,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage66,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,637 miles
PASS
Mileage57,301 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,298 miles
Since last MOT+514 miles
PASS
Mileage56,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage54,698 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage54,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
PASS
Mileage52,757 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,756 miles
Since last MOT+1,204 miles
PASS
Mileage51,552 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage50,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage48,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage46,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage42,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage39,858 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage37,859 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 YLT

What car is AO53 YLT?

AO53 YLT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 YLT?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 YLT was 91,660 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 YLT passed its MOT?

AO53 YLT has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2023.

Is AO53 YLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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