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WF52 YHY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 182,902 miles on the clock, averaging 12,368 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WF52 YHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,368

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,902 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year12,368
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF52 YHY 34k71k108k146k183k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,902 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,237 miles
PASS
Mileage173,650 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,600 miles
Since last MOT+10,238 miles
PASS
Mileage163,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage157,276 miles
Since last MOT+12,756 miles
PASS
Mileage144,520 miles
Since last MOT+11,832 miles
PASS
Mileage132,688 miles
Since last MOT+13,031 miles
PASS
Mileage119,657 miles
Since last MOT+14,372 miles
PASS
Mileage105,285 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,195 miles
Since last MOT+14,102 miles
PASS
Mileage91,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,983 miles
PASS
Mileage81,110 miles
Since last MOT+9,780 miles
PASS
Mileage71,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,330 miles
Since last MOT+19,344 miles
PASS
Mileage51,986 miles
Since last MOT+18,210 miles
PASS
Mileage33,776 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 YHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WF52 YHY

What car is WF52 YHY?

WF52 YHY is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF52 YHY?

The last recorded mileage for WF52 YHY was 182,902 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF52 YHY passed its MOT?

WF52 YHY has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2018.

Is WF52 YHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF52 YHY 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 WF52 YHY?

WF52 YHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.