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YK53 LKA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 83,051 miles on the clock, averaging 3,308 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YK53 LKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,308

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year471
Average per year3,308
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 LKA 20k36k51k67k83k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,051 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage82,580 miles
Since last MOT+829 miles
PASS
Mileage81,751 miles
Since last MOT+602 miles
PASS
Mileage81,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage79,924 miles
Since last MOT+778 miles
PASS
Mileage79,146 miles
Since last MOT+1,347 miles
PASS
Mileage77,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage74,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage70,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage68,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage65,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage62,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage58,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage53,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage48,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage43,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage37,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage32,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage26,606 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage19,722 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 LKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YK53 LKA

What car is YK53 LKA?

YK53 LKA is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK53 LKA?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 LKA was 83,051 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 LKA passed its MOT?

YK53 LKA has had 20 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (20 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is YK53 LKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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