Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 121,816 miles on the clock, averaging 5,445 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 YB53 DTY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,816 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,445 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YB53 DTY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YB53 DTY
What car is YB53 DTY?
YB53 DTY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YB53 DTY?
The last recorded mileage for YB53 DTY was 121,816 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB53 DTY passed its MOT?
YB53 DTY has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2023.
Is YB53 DTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 DTY 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 YB53 DTY?
YB53 DTY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.