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AY53 SEY

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 196,390 miles on the clock, averaging 10,806 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AY53 SEY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
196,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,806

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,133
Average per year10,806
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AY53 SEY 44k82k120k158k196k '12'26'18

Check AY53 SEY

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,390 miles
Since last MOT+18,133 miles
PASS
Mileage178,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,257 miles
Since last MOT+14,263 miles
PASS
Mileage163,994 miles
Since last MOT+12,812 miles
PASS
Mileage151,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage143,149 miles
Since last MOT+12,793 miles
PASS
Mileage130,356 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,355 miles
Since last MOT+13,139 miles
PASS
Mileage117,216 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage107,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,991 miles
PASS
Mileage97,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,887 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage87,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage77,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage70,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,484 miles
PASS
Mileage62,520 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,519 miles
Since last MOT+18,222 miles
PASS
Mileage44,297 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,293 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 SEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AY53 SEY

What car is AY53 SEY?

AY53 SEY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2009.

What is the mileage of AY53 SEY?

The last recorded mileage for AY53 SEY was 196,390 miles, recorded on 16 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY53 SEY passed its MOT?

AY53 SEY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2026.

Is AY53 SEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 SEY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AY53 SEY?

AY53 SEY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.