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YP53 JKJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 95,171 miles on the clock, averaging 5,197 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 JKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,197

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,603
Average per year5,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 JKJ 17k37k56k76k95k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage93,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage89,635 miles
Since last MOT+9,789 miles
PASS
Mileage79,846 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage75,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage70,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage66,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
PASS
Mileage59,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,305 miles
PASS
Mileage51,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,283 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,131 miles
Since last MOT+12,979 miles
PASS
Mileage38,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage33,085 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,031 miles
PASS
Mileage30,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,928 miles
PASS
Mileage25,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage17,076 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 JKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 JKJ

What car is YP53 JKJ?

YP53 JKJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 JKJ?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 JKJ was 95,171 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 JKJ passed its MOT?

YP53 JKJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2021.

Is YP53 JKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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