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EN03 YSL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 96,741 miles on the clock, averaging 4,005 miles per year, well below 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 EN03 YSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,005

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

Low mileage
Latest reading96,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,216
Average per year4,005
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN03 YSL 21k40k59k78k97k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage95,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage93,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage91,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage85,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,244 miles
PASS
Mileage82,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,383 miles
PASS
Mileage78,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage74,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage71,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,869 miles
PASS
Mileage68,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,222 miles
PASS
Mileage64,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage58,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage53,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage49,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage46,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage41,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage36,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage30,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage25,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage21,013 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EN03 YSL

What car is EN03 YSL?

EN03 YSL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN03 YSL?

The last recorded mileage for EN03 YSL was 96,741 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN03 YSL passed its MOT?

EN03 YSL has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2025.

Is EN03 YSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN03 YSL 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 EN03 YSL?

EN03 YSL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.