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YY53 NRX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 13 (54% pass rate). It has 243,369 miles on the clock, averaging 13,308 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 NRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
243,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
13,308

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading243,369 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,308
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 NRX 43k93k143k193k243k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage243,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage243,369 miles
Since last MOT+10,351 miles
PASS
Mileage233,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage233,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage224,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage219,234 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,038 miles
Since last MOT+13,286 miles
PASS
Mileage205,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,752 miles
Since last MOT+28,427 miles
PASS
Mileage177,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,325 miles
Since last MOT+29,064 miles
PASS
Mileage148,261 miles
Since last MOT+18,272 miles
PASS
Mileage129,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,342 miles
Since last MOT+13,392 miles
PASS
Mileage127,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,950 miles
Since last MOT+13,520 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,430 miles
Since last MOT+12,328 miles
PASS
Mileage102,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,531 miles
PASS
Mileage91,571 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,570 miles
Since last MOT+15,895 miles
PASS
Mileage75,675 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,671 miles
Since last MOT+15,182 miles
PASS
Mileage60,489 miles
Since last MOT+13,833 miles
PASS
Mileage46,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage43,222 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 NRX

What car is YY53 NRX?

YY53 NRX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY53 NRX?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 NRX was 243,369 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 NRX passed its MOT?

YY53 NRX has had 28 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (15 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2021.

Is YY53 NRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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