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YR53 AYX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 145,147 miles on the clock, averaging 5,982 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR53 AYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
5,982

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year127
Average per year5,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 AYX 42k68k94k119k145k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,147 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage141,365 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,272 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage137,728 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage133,262 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage129,309 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage124,689 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage120,486 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage115,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,808 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage112,814 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage107,375 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,374 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage95,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,467 miles
PASS
Mileage85,834 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage76,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage67,562 miles
Since last MOT+9,649 miles
PASS
Mileage57,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,440 miles
PASS
Mileage48,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage42,116 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
PASS
Mileage42,088 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 AYX

What car is YR53 AYX?

YR53 AYX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 AYX?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 AYX was 145,147 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 AYX passed its MOT?

YR53 AYX has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2023.

Is YR53 AYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 AYX 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 YR53 AYX?

YR53 AYX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.