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YP53 EWL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 135,527 miles on the clock, averaging 10,275 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 YP53 EWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,275

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 reading135,527 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,262
Average per year10,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 EWL 37k62k86k111k136k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,527 miles
Since last MOT+11,262 miles
PASS
Mileage124,265 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,251 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage119,489 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,585 miles
PASS
Mileage109,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage104,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage94,408 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage84,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,917 miles
Since last MOT+20,995 miles
PASS
Mileage63,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,860 miles
PASS
Mileage60,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage50,637 miles
Since last MOT+13,237 miles
PASS
Mileage37,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 EWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 EWL

What car is YP53 EWL?

YP53 EWL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 EWL?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 EWL was 135,527 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 EWL passed its MOT?

YP53 EWL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2016.

Is YP53 EWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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