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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 180,765 miles on the clock, averaging 7,593 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AY53 YTB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 180,765 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,593 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY53 YTB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AY53 YTB
What car is AY53 YTB?
AY53 YTB is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AY53 YTB?
The last recorded mileage for AY53 YTB was 180,765 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY53 YTB passed its MOT?
AY53 YTB has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2023.
Is AY53 YTB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 YTB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 YTB?
AY53 YTB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.