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YP53 ELW

2003 Volkswagen Lupo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 Lupo Petrol 999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 68,410 miles on the clock, averaging 3,702 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 ELW

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,410
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,702

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,410 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,265
Average per year3,702
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 ELW 22k34k45k57k68k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,410 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage64,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,145 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,139 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage61,969 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
PASS
Mileage60,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage55,513 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,439 miles
PASS
Mileage48,073 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,466 miles
PASS
Mileage40,606 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage34,350 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage27,830 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,820 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage25,268 miles
Since last MOT+3,009 miles
PASS
Mileage22,259 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 ELW

What car is YP53 ELW?

YP53 ELW is a black Volkswagen Lupo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 ELW?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 ELW was 68,410 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 ELW passed its MOT?

YP53 ELW has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2019.

Is YP53 ELW ULEZ compliant?

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

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