Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 184,887 miles on the clock, averaging 9,328 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YY53 BSX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 184,887 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,328 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YY53 BSX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YY53 BSX
What car is YY53 BSX?
YY53 BSX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.
What is the mileage of YY53 BSX?
The last recorded mileage for YY53 BSX was 184,887 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY53 BSX passed its MOT?
YY53 BSX has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2016.
Is YY53 BSX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 BSX 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 YY53 BSX?
YY53 BSX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.