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YM53 AHE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 228,073 miles on the clock, averaging 13,159 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 AHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,159

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,073 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year13,159
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 AHE 96k129k162k195k228k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,073 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,070 miles
Since last MOT+25,399 miles
PASS
Mileage202,671 miles
Since last MOT+6,943 miles
PASS
Mileage195,728 miles
Since last MOT+7,493 miles
PASS
Mileage188,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,235 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage181,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage174,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,630 miles
PASS
Mileage166,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage156,939 miles
Since last MOT+24,830 miles
PASS
Mileage132,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,109 miles
Since last MOT+35,682 miles
PASS
Mileage96,427 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 AHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 AHE

What car is YM53 AHE?

YM53 AHE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 AHE?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 AHE was 228,073 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 AHE passed its MOT?

YM53 AHE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2016.

Is YM53 AHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM53 AHE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YM53 AHE?

YM53 AHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.