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YK53 SFV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 140,870 miles on the clock, averaging 8,587 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for YK53 SFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,587

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,870 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,832
Average per year8,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 SFV 35k62k88k114k141k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,870 miles
Since last MOT+11,832 miles
PASS
Mileage129,038 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage125,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage119,364 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage113,724 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage107,878 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,492 miles
Since last MOT+14,163 miles
PASS
Mileage93,329 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage84,567 miles
Since last MOT+16,578 miles
PASS
Mileage67,989 miles
Since last MOT+11,588 miles
PASS
Mileage56,401 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,181 miles
PASS
Mileage45,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage37,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,026 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,312 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 SFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YK53 SFV

What car is YK53 SFV?

YK53 SFV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK53 SFV?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 SFV was 140,870 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 SFV passed its MOT?

YK53 SFV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2018.

Is YK53 SFV ULEZ compliant?

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

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