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YS53 LKG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 161,834 miles on the clock, averaging 5,909 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 LKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,442
Average per year5,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 LKG 91k109k127k144k162k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,834 miles
Since last MOT+12,442 miles
PASS
Mileage149,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage140,651 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage139,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage134,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage130,228 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage124,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage119,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage116,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,135 miles
PASS
Mileage112,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage105,155 miles
Since last MOT+12,081 miles
PASS
Mileage93,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage91,331 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 LKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 LKG

What car is YS53 LKG?

YS53 LKG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 LKG?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 LKG was 161,834 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 LKG passed its MOT?

YS53 LKG has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2019.

Is YS53 LKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS53 LKG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YS53 LKG?

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