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YY53 EYO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 81,481 miles on the clock, averaging 3,368 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for YY53 EYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,368

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 reading81,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,107
Average per year3,368
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 EYO 21k36k51k66k81k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage75,374 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage69,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage66,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage63,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,758 miles
PASS
Mileage60,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,145 miles
PASS
Mileage58,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage53,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,804 miles
PASS
Mileage50,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage47,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage44,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage42,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage39,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,232 miles
PASS
Mileage36,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage31,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage27,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage24,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage21,026 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 EYO

What car is YY53 EYO?

YY53 EYO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY53 EYO?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 EYO was 81,481 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 EYO passed its MOT?

YY53 EYO has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 5 Sep 2024.

Is YY53 EYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 EYO 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 YY53 EYO?

YY53 EYO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.