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YB53 JWY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2324cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 53,713 miles on the clock, averaging 2,252 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YB53 JWY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,252

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,713 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,870
Average per year2,252
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 JWY 10k21k32k43k54k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage47,843 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage44,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage42,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage40,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage38,410 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,409 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage36,641 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,640 miles
Since last MOT+1,685 miles
PASS
Mileage34,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage33,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage32,079 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage30,045 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage27,588 miles
Since last MOT+2,760 miles
PASS
Mileage24,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage22,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage20,587 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage19,042 miles
Since last MOT+1,794 miles
PASS
Mileage17,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage15,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,124 miles
PASS
Mileage12,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage10,469 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 JWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 JWY

What car is YB53 JWY?

YB53 JWY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB53 JWY?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 JWY was 53,713 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 JWY passed its MOT?

YB53 JWY has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2026.

Is YB53 JWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 JWY 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 JWY?

YB53 JWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.