Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 110,851 miles on the clock, averaging 3,994 miles per year, well below 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 JKN
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 110,851 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,281 |
| Average per year | 3,994 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP53 JKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YP53 JKN
What car is YP53 JKN?
YP53 JKN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP53 JKN?
The last recorded mileage for YP53 JKN was 110,851 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP53 JKN passed its MOT?
YP53 JKN has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 5 Dec 2023.
Is YP53 JKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 JKN 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 JKN?
YP53 JKN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.