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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 153,671 miles on the clock, averaging 6,638 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for YY53 SZW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 153,671 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,638 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YY53 SZW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YY53 SZW
What car is YY53 SZW?
YY53 SZW is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Beverley in 2004.
What is the mileage of YY53 SZW?
The last recorded mileage for YY53 SZW was 153,671 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY53 SZW passed its MOT?
YY53 SZW has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2025.
Is YY53 SZW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 SZW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 SZW?
YY53 SZW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.