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DY53 RZF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 149,983 miles on the clock, averaging 13,001 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DY53 RZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,983
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,001

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,983 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY53 RZF 31k61k91k120k150k '06'15'12

Check DY53 RZF

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,983 miles
Since last MOT+28,788 miles
PASS
Mileage121,195 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,095 miles
Since last MOT+17,497 miles
PASS
Mileage103,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage97,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage90,469 miles
Since last MOT+10,196 miles
PASS
Mileage80,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage70,887 miles
Since last MOT+13,582 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,305 miles
Since last MOT+12,678 miles
PASS
Mileage44,627 miles
Since last MOT+13,146 miles
PASS
Mileage31,481 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 RZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 RZF

What car is DY53 RZF?

DY53 RZF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 RZF?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 RZF was 149,983 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 RZF passed its MOT?

DY53 RZF has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2015.

Is DY53 RZF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 RZF 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 DY53 RZF?

DY53 RZF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.