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YB52 VZX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 177,354 miles on the clock, averaging 5,244 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YB52 VZX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
177,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,244

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 reading177,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB52 VZX 76k101k126k152k177k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,354 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage172,949 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage169,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage166,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage161,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage158,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage155,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage151,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage147,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage142,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage136,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage131,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage125,664 miles
Since last MOT+9,352 miles
PASS
Mileage116,312 miles
Since last MOT+11,919 miles
PASS
Mileage104,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage101,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage96,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage91,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage85,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage79,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage75,615 miles

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

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About YB52 VZX

What car is YB52 VZX?

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

What is the mileage of YB52 VZX?

The last recorded mileage for YB52 VZX was 177,354 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB52 VZX passed its MOT?

YB52 VZX has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.

Is YB52 VZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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