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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 156,686 miles on the clock, averaging 11,222 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for AY53 YTK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,686 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 77 |
| Average per year | 11,222 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY53 YTK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 YTK
What car is AY53 YTK?
AY53 YTK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AY53 YTK?
The last recorded mileage for AY53 YTK was 156,686 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY53 YTK passed its MOT?
AY53 YTK has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2017.
Is AY53 YTK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 YTK 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 YTK?
AY53 YTK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.