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YB53 JXA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 105,587 miles on the clock, averaging 7,911 miles per year, around 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 JXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,911

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,911
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YB53 JXA 22k43k64k85k106k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,587 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,123 miles
PASS
Mileage96,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,266 miles
PASS
Mileage90,196 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage82,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,038 miles
PASS
Mileage67,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage60,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,139 miles
PASS
Mileage53,061 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,875 miles
PASS
Mileage40,185 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage30,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage22,282 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 JXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 JXA

What car is YB53 JXA?

YB53 JXA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB53 JXA?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 JXA was 105,587 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 JXA passed its MOT?

YB53 JXA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2017.

Is YB53 JXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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