Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 144,925 miles on the clock, averaging 9,998 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for DF03 YKL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,925 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,962 |
| Average per year | 9,998 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF03 YKL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About DF03 YKL
What car is DF03 YKL?
DF03 YKL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF03 YKL?
The last recorded mileage for DF03 YKL was 144,925 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF03 YKL passed its MOT?
DF03 YKL has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2016.
Is DF03 YKL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 YKL 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 DF03 YKL?
DF03 YKL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.