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YM53 AXF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 140,760 miles on the clock, averaging 7,356 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 AXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,760
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,356

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,760 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,793
Average per year7,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 AXF 23k52k82k111k141k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,760 miles
Since last MOT+10,793 miles
PASS
Mileage129,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage123,873 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage119,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage112,837 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,725 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage103,105 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,097 miles
Since last MOT+15,711 miles
PASS
Mileage87,386 miles
Since last MOT+18,657 miles
PASS
Mileage68,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,729 miles
Since last MOT+10,419 miles
PASS
Mileage58,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage56,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage47,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
PASS
Mileage42,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage38,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,259 miles
PASS
Mileage35,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage30,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage22,877 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 AXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 AXF

What car is YM53 AXF?

YM53 AXF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 AXF?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 AXF was 140,760 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 AXF passed its MOT?

YM53 AXF has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2022.

Is YM53 AXF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM53 AXF 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 YM53 AXF?

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