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YY53 NTL

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 134,151 miles on the clock, averaging 7,879 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YY53 NTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,879

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,151 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 NTL 46k68k90k112k134k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,151 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage129,735 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage126,482 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage122,985 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage118,729 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage114,169 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage106,705 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,702 miles
Since last MOT+10,026 miles
PASS
Mileage96,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,676 miles
Since last MOT+13,468 miles
PASS
Mileage83,208 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,806 miles
PASS
Mileage70,395 miles
Since last MOT+11,178 miles
PASS
Mileage59,217 miles
Since last MOT+12,762 miles
PASS
Mileage46,455 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NTL
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 NTL

What car is YY53 NTL?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 NTL?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 NTL was 134,151 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 NTL passed its MOT?

YY53 NTL has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2017.

Is YY53 NTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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