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YP53 YJK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 101,199 miles on the clock, averaging 6,301 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 YJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,301

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 YJK 32k49k66k84k101k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,199 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage98,778 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,776 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage96,127 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage89,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage82,708 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage77,596 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage70,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage63,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage58,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,765 miles
Since last MOT+9,696 miles
PASS
Mileage41,069 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,533 miles
PASS
Mileage31,522 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 YJK

What car is YP53 YJK?

YP53 YJK is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 YJK?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 YJK was 101,199 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 YJK passed its MOT?

YP53 YJK has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2017.

Is YP53 YJK ULEZ compliant?

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

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