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YB53 LNF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 114,133 miles on the clock, averaging 7,654 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 LNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,654

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 reading114,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,521
Average per year7,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 LNF 12k38k63k89k114k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage107,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage102,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage97,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,434 miles
PASS
Mileage88,428 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,420 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage79,214 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage70,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage61,626 miles
Since last MOT+8,607 miles
PASS
Mileage53,019 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage45,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,041 miles
Since last MOT+18,273 miles
PASS
Mileage26,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage15,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,993 miles
PASS
Mileage12,468 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YB53 LNF

What car is YB53 LNF?

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

What is the mileage of YB53 LNF?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 LNF was 114,133 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 LNF passed its MOT?

YB53 LNF has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2020.

Is YB53 LNF ULEZ compliant?

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

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