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YP53 JZX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 128,096 miles on the clock, averaging 7,196 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 JZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,196

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year7,196
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 JZX 27k52k78k103k128k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,096 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage124,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,267 miles
PASS
Mileage120,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage114,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage111,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,903 miles
PASS
Mileage100,591 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage98,872 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,829 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage90,605 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage81,212 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage72,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,485 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage64,468 miles
Since last MOT+11,081 miles
PASS
Mileage53,387 miles
Since last MOT+12,067 miles
PASS
Mileage41,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,926 miles
PASS
Mileage32,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage26,912 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 JZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 JZX

What car is YP53 JZX?

YP53 JZX is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 JZX?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 JZX was 128,096 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 JZX passed its MOT?

YP53 JZX has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.

Is YP53 JZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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