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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 122,306 miles on the clock, averaging 6,226 miles per year, 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 VE52 YSM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,306 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,226 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VE52 YSM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VE — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About VE52 YSM
What car is VE52 YSM?
VE52 YSM is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.
What is the mileage of VE52 YSM?
The last recorded mileage for VE52 YSM was 122,306 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VE52 YSM passed its MOT?
VE52 YSM has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2021.
Is VE52 YSM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 YSM 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 VE52 YSM?
VE52 YSM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.