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YP53 BGY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 129,539 miles on the clock, averaging 12,055 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 BGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,055

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year12,055
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP53 BGY 22k49k76k103k130k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,539 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,520 miles
Since last MOT+13,261 miles
PASS
Mileage116,259 miles
Since last MOT+12,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,502 miles
Since last MOT+18,069 miles
PASS
Mileage85,433 miles
Since last MOT+11,782 miles
PASS
Mileage73,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,651 miles
Since last MOT+28,947 miles
PASS
Mileage44,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage38,948 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage30,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,750 miles
PASS
Mileage22,177 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 BGY

What car is YP53 BGY?

YP53 BGY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 BGY?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 BGY was 129,539 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 BGY passed its MOT?

YP53 BGY has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2015.

Is YP53 BGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 BGY 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 YP53 BGY?

YP53 BGY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.