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YB53 PYH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 132,013 miles on the clock, averaging 5,695 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 PYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,695

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

Below average
Latest reading132,013 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,787
Average per year5,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 PYH 21k49k76k104k132k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage127,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,226 miles
Since last MOT+10,772 miles
PASS
Mileage116,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage111,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage108,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage105,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage103,052 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
PASS
Mileage95,005 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,999 miles
Since last MOT+18,760 miles
PASS
Mileage76,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage70,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage67,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage57,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage53,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage49,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage43,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage38,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage34,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage26,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage20,795 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 PYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 PYH

What car is YB53 PYH?

YB53 PYH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB53 PYH?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 PYH was 132,013 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 PYH passed its MOT?

YB53 PYH has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jun 2026.

Is YB53 PYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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