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YS53 UHO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 227,997 miles on the clock, averaging 12,360 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 UHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
12,360

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,062
Average per year12,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 UHO 19k71k123k176k228k '06'23'15

Check YS53 UHO

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage227,997 miles
Since last MOT+15,062 miles
PASS
Mileage212,935 miles
Since last MOT+427 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
PASS
Mileage200,548 miles
Since last MOT+353 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,195 miles
Since last MOT+13,927 miles
PASS
Mileage186,268 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,152 miles
Since last MOT+20,598 miles
PASS
Mileage165,554 miles
Since last MOT+22,077 miles
PASS
Mileage143,477 miles
Since last MOT+19,880 miles
PASS
Mileage123,597 miles
Since last MOT+20,952 miles
PASS
Mileage102,645 miles
Since last MOT+15,618 miles
PASS
Mileage87,027 miles
Since last MOT+17,663 miles
PASS
Mileage69,364 miles
Since last MOT+14,338 miles
PASS
Mileage55,026 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage52,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage44,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage40,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage33,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage26,598 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage18,796 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 UHO

What car is YS53 UHO?

YS53 UHO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 UHO?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 UHO was 227,997 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 UHO passed its MOT?

YS53 UHO has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 5 Oct 2023.

Is YS53 UHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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