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KY53 YLT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 135,829 miles on the clock, averaging 12,279 miles per year, above 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 KY53 YLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,279

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 reading135,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,092
Average per year12,279
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KY53 YLT 38k63k87k111k136k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,829 miles
Since last MOT+12,092 miles
PASS
Mileage123,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,737 miles
Since last MOT+25,578 miles
PASS
Mileage98,159 miles
Since last MOT+11,860 miles
PASS
Mileage86,299 miles
Since last MOT+12,068 miles
PASS
Mileage74,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,231 miles
Since last MOT+12,622 miles
PASS
Mileage61,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,071 miles
PASS
Mileage49,538 miles
Since last MOT+11,060 miles
PASS
Mileage38,478 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KY53 YLT

What car is KY53 YLT?

KY53 YLT is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KY53 YLT?

The last recorded mileage for KY53 YLT was 135,829 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY53 YLT passed its MOT?

KY53 YLT has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2014.

Is KY53 YLT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY53 YLT 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 KY53 YLT?

KY53 YLT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.