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DY53 YPL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1595cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 88,395 miles on the clock, averaging 6,877 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for DY53 YPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,869
Average per year6,877
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DY53 YPL 29k44k59k74k88k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage81,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage76,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage70,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage64,048 miles
Since last MOT+9,915 miles
PASS
Mileage54,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage49,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,260 miles
PASS
Mileage39,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,374 miles
PASS
Mileage28,914 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 YPL

What car is DY53 YPL?

DY53 YPL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 YPL?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 YPL was 88,395 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 YPL passed its MOT?

DY53 YPL has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Feb 2015.

Is DY53 YPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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