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WV03 YHL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 163,446 miles on the clock, averaging 7,887 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 WV03 YHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,446
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,887

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,446 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,887
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV03 YHL 32k65k98k131k163k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage158,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage153,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage146,765 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage139,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,300 miles
PASS
Mileage131,784 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage124,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage116,184 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage108,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage103,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage99,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,283 miles
PASS
Mileage94,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage91,911 miles
Since last MOT+11,419 miles
PASS
Mileage80,492 miles
Since last MOT+10,979 miles
PASS
Mileage69,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,513 miles
Since last MOT+15,536 miles
PASS
Mileage53,977 miles
Since last MOT+12,910 miles
PASS
Mileage41,067 miles
Since last MOT+8,650 miles
PASS
Mileage32,417 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 YHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WV03 YHL

What car is WV03 YHL?

WV03 YHL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV03 YHL?

The last recorded mileage for WV03 YHL was 163,446 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV03 YHL passed its MOT?

WV03 YHL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2022.

Is WV03 YHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV03 YHL 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 WV03 YHL?

WV03 YHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.