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YR53 PFK

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 132,292 miles on the clock, averaging 7,664 miles per year, around 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 PFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,664

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,742
Average per year7,664
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR53 PFK 29k55k80k106k132k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage127,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage122,755 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage116,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage110,773 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage105,449 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,618 miles
PASS
Mileage99,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage93,714 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,208 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage73,279 miles
Since last MOT+13,471 miles
PASS
Mileage59,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,257 miles
PASS
Mileage49,551 miles
Since last MOT+10,965 miles
PASS
Mileage38,586 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage28,844 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
PASS
Mileage28,608 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 PFK
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 PFK

What car is YR53 PFK?

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

What is the mileage of YR53 PFK?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 PFK was 132,292 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 PFK passed its MOT?

YR53 PFK has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jun 2020.

Is YR53 PFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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