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SA53 YMJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 98,081 miles on the clock, averaging 3,572 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 SA53 YMJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,572

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

Low mileage
Latest reading98,081 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 YMJ 29k46k63k81k98k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,742 miles
PASS
Mileage92,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage90,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
PASS
Mileage88,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage84,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage79,011 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage74,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage69,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,764 miles
PASS
Mileage64,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage61,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage59,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage57,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage55,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage52,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage48,627 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage44,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage38,210 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage34,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage31,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage28,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,763 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 YMJ

What car is SA53 YMJ?

SA53 YMJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 YMJ?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 YMJ was 98,081 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 YMJ passed its MOT?

SA53 YMJ has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2026.

Is SA53 YMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 YMJ 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 SA53 YMJ?

SA53 YMJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.