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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 165,267 miles on the clock, averaging 7,612 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YC53 FNG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,267 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,612 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YC53 FNG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YC53 FNG
What car is YC53 FNG?
YC53 FNG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YC53 FNG?
The last recorded mileage for YC53 FNG was 165,267 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC53 FNG passed its MOT?
YC53 FNG has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2022.
Is YC53 FNG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC53 FNG 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 YC53 FNG?
YC53 FNG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.