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YB52 RUY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 106,286 miles on the clock, averaging 6,289 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 YB52 RUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,286
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,289

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,286 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,168
Average per year6,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB52 RUY 32k50k69k88k106k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage99,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,331 miles
PASS
Mileage91,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage84,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage77,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage71,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage68,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage62,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage58,984 miles
Since last MOT+12,883 miles
PASS
Mileage46,101 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage37,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage31,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,715 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 RUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YB52 RUY

What car is YB52 RUY?

YB52 RUY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB52 RUY?

The last recorded mileage for YB52 RUY was 106,286 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB52 RUY passed its MOT?

YB52 RUY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2018.

Is YB52 RUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB52 RUY 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 YB52 RUY?

YB52 RUY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.