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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 189,361 miles on the clock, averaging 10,955 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for YK53 LGN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 189,361 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 43 |
| Average per year | 10,955 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YK53 LGN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YK — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YK53 LGN
What car is YK53 LGN?
YK53 LGN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YK53 LGN?
The last recorded mileage for YK53 LGN was 189,361 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YK53 LGN passed its MOT?
YK53 LGN has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2021.
Is YK53 LGN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK53 LGN 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 LGN?
YK53 LGN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.