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YB52 VZG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 153,372 miles on the clock, averaging 7,605 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 YB52 VZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,605

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,372 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB52 VZG 23k56k88k121k153k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,372 miles
Since last MOT+16,051 miles
PASS
Mileage137,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage134,651 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage123,713 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,708 miles
Since last MOT+12,051 miles
PASS
Mileage111,657 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage105,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,769 miles
Since last MOT+14,393 miles
PASS
Mileage91,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
PASS
Mileage81,670 miles
Since last MOT+457 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage77,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage72,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage66,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage52,781 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage45,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
PASS
Mileage39,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage32,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage23,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,444 miles

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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

RegistrationYB52 VZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YB52 VZG

What car is YB52 VZG?

YB52 VZG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB52 VZG?

The last recorded mileage for YB52 VZG was 153,372 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB52 VZG passed its MOT?

YB52 VZG has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2023.

Is YB52 VZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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