Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 126,711 miles on the clock, averaging 12,297 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for YB53 RVO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 126,711 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,297 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YB53 RVO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YB53 RVO
What car is YB53 RVO?
YB53 RVO is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YB53 RVO?
The last recorded mileage for YB53 RVO was 126,711 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB53 RVO passed its MOT?
YB53 RVO has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2013.
Is YB53 RVO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 RVO 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 RVO?
YB53 RVO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.