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YK53 SHZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 158,097 miles on the clock, averaging 8,054 miles per year, around 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 SHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,054

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year92
Average per year8,054
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 SHZ 48k75k103k130k158k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,097 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,005 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage148,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,481 miles
Since last MOT+11,037 miles
PASS
Mileage137,444 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage128,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage122,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,776 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage108,395 miles
Since last MOT+9,202 miles
PASS
Mileage99,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,787 miles
PASS
Mileage90,406 miles
Since last MOT+11,135 miles
PASS
Mileage79,271 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage78,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage72,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,595 miles
PASS
Mileage63,533 miles
Since last MOT+16,000 miles
PASS
Mileage47,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,533 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 SHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YK53 SHZ

What car is YK53 SHZ?

YK53 SHZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK53 SHZ?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 SHZ was 158,097 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 SHZ passed its MOT?

YK53 SHZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2020.

Is YK53 SHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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