Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 106,491 miles on the clock, averaging 7,649 miles per year, around 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 JZA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 106,491 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,649 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP53 JZA |
| 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 JZA
What car is YP53 JZA?
YP53 JZA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP53 JZA?
The last recorded mileage for YP53 JZA was 106,491 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP53 JZA passed its MOT?
YP53 JZA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Feb 2017.
Is YP53 JZA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 JZA 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 JZA?
YP53 JZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.