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YR53 KMA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 122,100 miles on the clock, averaging 9,141 miles per year, above 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 YR53 KMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,141

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,100 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,765
Average per year9,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 KMA 23k48k73k97k122k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage113,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,232 miles
PASS
Mileage103,103 miles
Since last MOT+13,368 miles
PASS
Mileage89,735 miles
Since last MOT+12,126 miles
PASS
Mileage77,609 miles
Since last MOT+14,264 miles
PASS
Mileage63,345 miles
Since last MOT+14,875 miles
PASS
Mileage48,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage43,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage39,520 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage33,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage27,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,804 miles
PASS
Mileage22,946 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 KMA

What car is YR53 KMA?

YR53 KMA is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 KMA?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 KMA was 122,100 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 KMA passed its MOT?

YR53 KMA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 11 Jul 2017.

Is YR53 KMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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