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YY53 RXP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 211,456 miles on the clock, averaging 11,474 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 RXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,474

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,456 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,474
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 RXP 61k98k136k174k211k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage204,312 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage198,981 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage190,215 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage184,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage178,392 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,957 miles
Since last MOT+16,298 miles
PASS
Mileage151,659 miles
Since last MOT+16,196 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,463 miles
Since last MOT+12,673 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,790 miles
Since last MOT+15,956 miles
PASS
Mileage106,834 miles
Since last MOT+12,541 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,293 miles
Since last MOT+15,723 miles
PASS
Mileage78,570 miles
Since last MOT+17,782 miles
PASS
Mileage60,788 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YY53 RXP

What car is YY53 RXP?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 RXP?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 RXP was 211,456 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 RXP passed its MOT?

YY53 RXP has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2020.

Is YY53 RXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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