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YR53 KTE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 133,562 miles on the clock, averaging 9,962 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 KTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,962

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,757
Average per year9,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 KTE 18k47k76k105k134k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage127,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,805 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage123,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage118,139 miles
Since last MOT+100,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,138 miles
PASS
Mileage108,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage91,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage83,573 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage73,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,329 miles
Since last MOT+12,200 miles
PASS
Mileage61,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,129 miles
Since last MOT+12,619 miles
PASS
Mileage48,510 miles
Since last MOT+15,456 miles
PASS
Mileage33,054 miles
Since last MOT+15,181 miles
PASS
Mileage17,873 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR53 KTE

What car is YR53 KTE?

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

What is the mileage of YR53 KTE?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 KTE was 133,562 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 KTE passed its MOT?

YR53 KTE has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2018.

Is YR53 KTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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