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YB53 PZP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 136,566 miles on the clock, averaging 5,097 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YB53 PZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,097

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,322
Average per year5,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 PZP 48k70k92k114k137k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,322 miles
PASS
Mileage133,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage130,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage128,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage124,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage120,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage117,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage113,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage109,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage105,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage101,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage96,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage90,013 miles
Since last MOT+8,632 miles
PASS
Mileage81,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage72,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage65,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
PASS
Mileage56,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage48,066 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 PZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 PZP

What car is YB53 PZP?

YB53 PZP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB53 PZP?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 PZP was 136,566 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 PZP passed its MOT?

YB53 PZP has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2024.

Is YB53 PZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 PZP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YB53 PZP?

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