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YY53 SZU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 113,188 miles on the clock, averaging 7,410 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YY53 SZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,410

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,410
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 SZU 15k39k64k89k113k '06'20'13

Check YY53 SZU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,188 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,184 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage108,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage100,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage96,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage89,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage86,663 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,662 miles
Since last MOT+15,225 miles
PASS
Mileage71,437 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage65,697 miles
Since last MOT+15,025 miles
PASS
Mileage50,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,489 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,077 miles
Since last MOT+21,749 miles
PASS
Mileage26,328 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
PASS
Mileage26,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage19,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
PASS
Mileage14,724 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 SZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 SZU

What car is YY53 SZU?

YY53 SZU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY53 SZU?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 SZU was 113,188 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 SZU passed its MOT?

YY53 SZU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2020.

Is YY53 SZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 SZU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YY53 SZU?

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