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YK53 KOE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 84,612 miles on the clock, averaging 2,638 miles per year, well 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 YK53 KOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,638

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,091
Average per year2,638
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 KOE 36k48k60k73k85k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage79,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage74,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
PASS
Mileage69,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage67,401 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage64,634 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage59,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage55,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage51,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,100 miles
PASS
Mileage48,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,047 miles
PASS
Mileage47,786 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage47,113 miles
Since last MOT+787 miles
PASS
Mileage46,326 miles
Since last MOT+353 miles
PASS
Mileage45,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
PASS
Mileage44,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage42,460 miles
Since last MOT+1,270 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,475 miles
PASS
Mileage39,715 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage37,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,393 miles
PASS
Mileage36,382 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 KOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YK53 KOE

What car is YK53 KOE?

YK53 KOE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK53 KOE?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 KOE was 84,612 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 KOE passed its MOT?

YK53 KOE has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2024.

Is YK53 KOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK53 KOE 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 YK53 KOE?

YK53 KOE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.