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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 136,139 miles on the clock, averaging 6,499 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AY53 YRA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,139 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,858 |
| Average per year | 6,499 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY53 YRA |
| 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 YRA
What car is AY53 YRA?
AY53 YRA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AY53 YRA?
The last recorded mileage for AY53 YRA was 136,139 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY53 YRA passed its MOT?
AY53 YRA has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.
Is AY53 YRA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 YRA 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 YRA?
AY53 YRA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.