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YY53 OJG

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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 204,334 miles on the clock, averaging 8,976 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 OJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
204,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,976

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading204,334 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,976
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 OJG 48k87k126k165k204k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,334 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage198,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage193,404 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage190,449 miles
Since last MOT+17,585 miles
PASS
Mileage172,864 miles
Since last MOT+27,339 miles
PASS
Mileage145,525 miles
Since last MOT+19,642 miles
PASS
Mileage125,883 miles
Since last MOT+18,818 miles
PASS
Mileage107,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage103,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage98,264 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,260 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage82,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage69,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage63,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage59,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage47,630 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 OJG
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 OJG

What car is YY53 OJG?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 OJG?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 OJG was 204,334 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 OJG passed its MOT?

YY53 OJG has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2024.

Is YY53 OJG ULEZ compliant?

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

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