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YM53 FBX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 141,830 miles on the clock, averaging 8,779 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 YM53 FBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,779

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,830 miles
Reading date
Miles last year97
Average per year8,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 FBX 34k61k88k115k142k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,830 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage134,146 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,143 miles
Since last MOT+681 miles
PASS
Mileage133,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage127,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage122,040 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage112,105 miles
Since last MOT+12,253 miles
PASS
Mileage99,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
Mileage93,833 miles
Since last MOT+11,660 miles
PASS
Mileage82,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage78,817 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage67,884 miles
Since last MOT+17,927 miles
PASS
Mileage49,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,957 miles
Since last MOT+16,160 miles
PASS
Mileage33,797 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 FBX
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 FBX

What car is YM53 FBX?

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

What is the mileage of YM53 FBX?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 FBX was 141,830 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 FBX passed its MOT?

YM53 FBX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2019.

Is YM53 FBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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