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YM53 AXO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 132,217 miles on the clock, averaging 9,109 miles per year, above 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 YM53 AXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,109

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 reading132,217 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 AXO 21k49k77k105k132k '06'19'14

Check YM53 AXO

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,217 miles
Since last MOT+14,176 miles
PASS
Mileage118,041 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,040 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage114,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage106,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage97,907 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage88,674 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,668 miles
Since last MOT+11,123 miles
PASS
Mileage77,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage68,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage61,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,311 miles
Since last MOT+14,680 miles
PASS
Mileage46,631 miles
Since last MOT+9,621 miles
PASS
Mileage37,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage31,364 miles
Since last MOT+9,911 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,453 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 AXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 AXO

What car is YM53 AXO?

YM53 AXO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 AXO?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 AXO was 132,217 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 AXO passed its MOT?

YM53 AXO has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2019.

Is YM53 AXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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