The road tax status for YY53 SZO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YY53 SZO?

The MOT for YY53 SZO is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of YY53 SZO?

The recorded mileage for YY53 SZO is 136,570 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YY53 SZO ULEZ compliant?

No, YY53 SZO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YY53 SZO

YY53 SZO

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 136,570 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2003 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18 Jun 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 136,570 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1896cc

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YY53 SZO Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
136,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)

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YY53 SZO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 00:01

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YY53 SZO) between November 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 66 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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YY53 SZO Mileage History

13/11/200613,211 mi
15/11/200717,686 mi+4,475 mi
02/11/200926,167 mi+8,481 mi
28/10/201034,689 mi+8,522 mi
18/11/201140,157 mi+5,468 mi
16/11/201244,023 mi+3,866 mi
15/11/201347,293 mi+3,270 mi
02/04/201549,466 mi+2,173 mi
31/03/201650,927 mi+1,461 mi
01/04/201650,927 mi
27/03/201755,479 mi+4,552 mi
30/03/201786,996 mi+31,517 mi
03/05/201864,263 mi-22,733 mi
04/05/201864,263 mi
01/05/201974,701 mi+10,438 mi
21/04/202084,422 mi+9,721 mi
21/04/202084,422 mi
05/05/202189,403 mi+4,981 mi
05/05/202189,403 mi
10/03/202294,513 mi+5,110 mi
15/03/202294,514 mi+1 mi
13/05/2023105,261 mi+10,747 mi
22/05/2023105,332 mi+71 mi
18/06/2024111,975 mi+6,643 mi
18/06/2024111,978 mi+3 mi
18/06/2025124,197 mi+12,219 mi
20/06/2025124,220 mi+23 mi
11/06/2026136,520 mi+12,300 mi
19/06/2026136,570 mi+50 mi

Average of roughly 6,295 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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