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ML53 YNB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 98,999 miles on the clock, averaging 4,674 miles per year, well 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 ML53 YNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,674

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,999 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,674
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML53 YNB 28k46k63k81k99k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage93,479 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage90,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage85,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage79,467 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage74,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage71,615 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,165 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage64,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage60,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage52,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage47,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage41,426 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage33,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage27,930 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 YNB

What car is ML53 YNB?

ML53 YNB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 YNB?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 YNB was 98,999 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 YNB passed its MOT?

ML53 YNB has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2021.

Is ML53 YNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 YNB 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 ML53 YNB?

ML53 YNB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.