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YS53 FCC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourRed
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 1781cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 171,758 miles on the clock, averaging 9,383 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 FCC

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,383

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,758 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,124
Average per year9,383
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 FCC 23k60k97k135k172k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,124 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage166,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,423 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,385 miles
Since last MOT+10,995 miles
PASS
Mileage155,390 miles
Since last MOT+16,210 miles
PASS
Mileage139,180 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,177 miles
Since last MOT+26,047 miles
PASS
Mileage113,130 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,460 miles
PASS
Mileage105,616 miles
Since last MOT+9,687 miles
PASS
Mileage95,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage87,409 miles
Since last MOT+9,645 miles
PASS
Mileage77,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,665 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage63,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,803 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage53,396 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage43,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage34,697 miles
Since last MOT+7,681 miles
PASS
Mileage27,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage23,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 FCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 FCC

What car is YS53 FCC?

YS53 FCC is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 FCC?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 FCC was 171,758 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 FCC passed its MOT?

YS53 FCC has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2022.

Is YS53 FCC ULEZ compliant?

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

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