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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 179,287 miles on the clock, averaging 8,364 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 YB03 ECW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 179,287 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,364 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 | YB03 ECW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About YB03 ECW
What car is YB03 ECW?
YB03 ECW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YB03 ECW?
The last recorded mileage for YB03 ECW was 179,287 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB03 ECW passed its MOT?
YB03 ECW has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.
Is YB03 ECW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB03 ECW 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 YB03 ECW?
YB03 ECW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.