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DY03 WYL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 159,289 miles on the clock, averaging 6,178 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DY03 WYL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,178

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,289 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-1
Average per year6,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY03 WYL 36k67k98k128k159k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,289 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage156,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,325 miles
PASS
Mileage153,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage149,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage144,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage138,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage132,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage127,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage121,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage115,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
PASS
Mileage109,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage102,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage95,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage88,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage82,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage75,996 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage68,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage61,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,489 miles
PASS
Mileage52,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage43,551 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage35,807 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DY03 WYL

What car is DY03 WYL?

DY03 WYL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY03 WYL?

The last recorded mileage for DY03 WYL was 159,289 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY03 WYL passed its MOT?

DY03 WYL has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is DY03 WYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY03 WYL 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 DY03 WYL?

DY03 WYL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.