Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 79,437 miles on the clock, averaging 6,498 miles per year, below 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 PBV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,437 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,393 |
| Average per year | 6,498 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR53 PBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YR53 PBV
What car is YR53 PBV?
YR53 PBV is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YR53 PBV?
The last recorded mileage for YR53 PBV was 79,437 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR53 PBV passed its MOT?
YR53 PBV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2015.
Is YR53 PBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 PBV 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 PBV?
YR53 PBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.