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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 82,365 miles on the clock, averaging 4,541 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 AY53 YPV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,365 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,708 |
| Average per year | 4,541 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY53 YPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AY53 YPV
What car is AY53 YPV?
AY53 YPV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AY53 YPV?
The last recorded mileage for AY53 YPV was 82,365 miles, recorded on 1 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY53 YPV passed its MOT?
AY53 YPV has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2019.
Is AY53 YPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 YPV 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 AY53 YPV?
AY53 YPV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.