Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 120,914 miles on the clock, averaging 6,436 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YY53 RXV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,914 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,436 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YY53 RXV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YY53 RXV
What car is YY53 RXV?
YY53 RXV is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.
What is the mileage of YY53 RXV?
The last recorded mileage for YY53 RXV was 120,914 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY53 RXV passed its MOT?
YY53 RXV has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2020.
Is YY53 RXV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 RXV 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 RXV?
YY53 RXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.