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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 170,064 miles on the clock, averaging 8,173 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 DF03 YKS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,064 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,295 |
| Average per year | 8,173 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF03 YKS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 YKS
What car is DF03 YKS?
DF03 YKS is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF03 YKS?
The last recorded mileage for DF03 YKS was 170,064 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF03 YKS passed its MOT?
DF03 YKS has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2020.
Is DF03 YKS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 YKS 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 DF03 YKS?
DF03 YKS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.