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 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 142,550 miles on the clock, averaging 2,016 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YK53 VGX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 142,550 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,228 |
| Average per year | 2,016 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YK53 VGX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YK — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YK53 VGX
What car is YK53 VGX?
YK53 VGX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YK53 VGX?
The last recorded mileage for YK53 VGX was 142,550 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YK53 VGX passed its MOT?
YK53 VGX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 4 Sep 2019.
Is YK53 VGX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK53 VGX 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 VGX?
YK53 VGX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.