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YK53 LHO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 90,448 miles on the clock, averaging 4,475 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 LHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,448
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,475

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,448 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 LHO 21k38k56k73k90k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,448 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,754 miles
PASS
Mileage78,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage73,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage71,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,434 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage64,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage56,388 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage47,276 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage45,808 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,945 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage43,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,561 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage39,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage37,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
PASS
Mileage35,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage32,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage27,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage21,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,177 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YK53 LHO

What car is YK53 LHO?

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

What is the mileage of YK53 LHO?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 LHO was 90,448 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 LHO passed its MOT?

YK53 LHO has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2022.

Is YK53 LHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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