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YY53 SYZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 145,980 miles on the clock, averaging 7,662 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 SYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,980
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,662

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,980 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,309
Average per year7,662
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 SYZ 34k62k90k118k146k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage141,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage134,085 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,086 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,080 miles
Since last MOT+14,043 miles
PASS
Mileage120,037 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage108,356 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,001 miles
PASS
Mileage99,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,347 miles
Since last MOT+9,417 miles
PASS
Mileage89,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
PASS
Mileage80,684 miles
Since last MOT+10,222 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage64,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage57,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage52,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage46,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage40,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,104 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YY53 SYZ

What car is YY53 SYZ?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 SYZ?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 SYZ was 145,980 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 SYZ passed its MOT?

YY53 SYZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2021.

Is YY53 SYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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