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YY53 MKV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 121,271 miles on the clock, averaging 5,896 miles per year, 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 MKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,896

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,046
Average per year5,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 MKV 21k46k71k96k121k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage120,225 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage113,843 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage112,591 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage108,474 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,472 miles
Since last MOT+8,575 miles
PASS
Mileage99,897 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,944 miles
PASS
Mileage87,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage81,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage76,582 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage69,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage66,689 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage59,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage52,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage45,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage39,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage32,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,856 miles
PASS
Mileage20,591 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 MKV

What car is YY53 MKV?

YY53 MKV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY53 MKV?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 MKV was 121,271 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 MKV passed its MOT?

YY53 MKV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2023.

Is YY53 MKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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