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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 177,579 miles on the clock, averaging 10,857 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YP53 JXT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,579 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 10,857 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP53 JXT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YP53 JXT
What car is YP53 JXT?
YP53 JXT is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP53 JXT?
The last recorded mileage for YP53 JXT was 177,579 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP53 JXT passed its MOT?
YP53 JXT has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2019.
Is YP53 JXT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 JXT 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 JXT?
YP53 JXT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.