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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 183,975 miles on the clock, averaging 17,979 miles per year, above 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 HFJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 183,975 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 17,979 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YY53 HFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YY53 HFJ
What car is YY53 HFJ?
YY53 HFJ is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.
What is the mileage of YY53 HFJ?
The last recorded mileage for YY53 HFJ was 183,975 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY53 HFJ passed its MOT?
YY53 HFJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Oct 2013.
Is YY53 HFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 HFJ 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 HFJ?
YY53 HFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.