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FH52 YLU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 118,519 miles on the clock, averaging 7,562 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 FH52 YLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,562

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH52 YLU 29k51k74k96k119k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,519 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,747 miles
PASS
Mileage112,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,909 miles
PASS
Mileage102,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,786 miles
PASS
Mileage96,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,074 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage84,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,829 miles
Since last MOT+10,811 miles
PASS
Mileage74,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage70,640 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage64,207 miles
Since last MOT+12,271 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,936 miles
Since last MOT+11,049 miles
PASS
Mileage40,887 miles
Since last MOT+12,099 miles
PASS
Mileage28,788 miles

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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

RegistrationFH52 YLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FH52 YLU

What car is FH52 YLU?

FH52 YLU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH52 YLU?

The last recorded mileage for FH52 YLU was 118,519 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH52 YLU passed its MOT?

FH52 YLU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2017.

Is FH52 YLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH52 YLU 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 FH52 YLU?

FH52 YLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.