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YS53 FBZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 1984cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 99,879 miles on the clock, averaging 4,481 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 FBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,481

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,385
Average per year4,481
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 FBZ 15k37k58k79k100k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,385 miles
PASS
Mileage98,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage94,566 miles
Since last MOT+1,247 miles
PASS
Mileage93,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage90,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage87,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage79,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,403 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage71,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,026 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage59,787 miles
Since last MOT+17,677 miles
PASS
Mileage42,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage35,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage32,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage31,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage29,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,285 miles
PASS
Mileage27,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage24,938 miles
Since last MOT+2,144 miles
PASS
Mileage22,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage18,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage15,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,446 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 FBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 FBZ

What car is YS53 FBZ?

YS53 FBZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 FBZ?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 FBZ was 99,879 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 FBZ passed its MOT?

YS53 FBZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is YS53 FBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS53 FBZ 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 YS53 FBZ?

YS53 FBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.