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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 156,636 miles on the clock, averaging 8,313 miles per year, around 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 NL03 YFS
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 156,636 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,203 |
| Average per year | 8,313 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL03 YFS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About NL03 YFS
What car is NL03 YFS?
NL03 YFS is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL03 YFS?
The last recorded mileage for NL03 YFS was 156,636 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL03 YFS passed its MOT?
NL03 YFS has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2021.
Is NL03 YFS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 YFS 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 NL03 YFS?
NL03 YFS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.