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YY53 EYU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 148,503 miles on the clock, averaging 7,841 miles per year, around 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 EYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,841

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,841
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 EYU 36k64k92k120k149k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,503 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
PASS
Mileage142,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage135,219 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage128,834 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,812 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage121,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage114,225 miles
Since last MOT+6,091 miles
PASS
Mileage108,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage101,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage94,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage88,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage84,046 miles
Since last MOT+8,086 miles
PASS
Mileage75,960 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,643 miles
Since last MOT+15,447 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,196 miles
Since last MOT+14,096 miles
PASS
Mileage46,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage35,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,781 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EYU
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 EYU

What car is YY53 EYU?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 EYU?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 EYU was 148,503 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 EYU passed its MOT?

YY53 EYU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.

Is YY53 EYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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