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YB52 UDY

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 97,291 miles on the clock, averaging 7,223 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 UDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,223

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,851
Average per year7,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB52 UDY 24k42k61k79k97k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,851 miles
PASS
Mileage89,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage82,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage77,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage74,305 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage67,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage61,508 miles
Since last MOT+6,664 miles
PASS
Mileage54,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage46,731 miles
Since last MOT+10,374 miles
PASS
Mileage36,357 miles
Since last MOT+12,593 miles
PASS
Mileage23,764 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 UDY
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 UDY

What car is YB52 UDY?

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

What is the mileage of YB52 UDY?

The last recorded mileage for YB52 UDY was 97,291 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB52 UDY passed its MOT?

YB52 UDY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2016.

Is YB52 UDY ULEZ compliant?

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

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