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HV53 JYZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlue
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 1781cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 172,268 miles on the clock, averaging 10,070 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV53 JYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,070

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,268 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 JYZ 44k76k108k140k172k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,268 miles
Since last MOT+11,817 miles
PASS
Mileage160,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,451 miles
Since last MOT+12,685 miles
PASS
Mileage147,766 miles
Since last MOT+11,511 miles
PASS
Mileage136,255 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,225 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage130,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage125,440 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage119,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage113,578 miles
Since last MOT+7,370 miles
PASS
Mileage106,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,488 miles
PASS
Mileage95,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,901 miles
PASS
Mileage87,819 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
PASS
Mileage77,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,453 miles
PASS
Mileage76,374 miles
Since last MOT+32,447 miles
PASS
Mileage43,927 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 JYZ

What car is HV53 JYZ?

HV53 JYZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 JYZ?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 JYZ was 172,268 miles, recorded on 21 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 JYZ passed its MOT?

HV53 JYZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2019.

Is HV53 JYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 JYZ 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 HV53 JYZ?

HV53 JYZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.