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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 168,828 miles on the clock, averaging 5,606 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 GY03 VYH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 168,828 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,020 |
| Average per year | 5,606 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | GY03 VYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About GY03 VYH
What car is GY03 VYH?
GY03 VYH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GY03 VYH?
The last recorded mileage for GY03 VYH was 168,828 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY03 VYH passed its MOT?
GY03 VYH has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2017.
Is GY03 VYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY03 VYH 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 GY03 VYH?
GY03 VYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.