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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 146,791 miles on the clock, averaging 7,259 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 YVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 146,791 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,409 |
| Average per year | 7,259 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | YB52 YVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YB52 YVL
What car is YB52 YVL?
YB52 YVL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YB52 YVL?
The last recorded mileage for YB52 YVL was 146,791 miles, recorded on 24 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB52 YVL passed its MOT?
YB52 YVL has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 24 May 2017.
Is YB52 YVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB52 YVL 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 YVL?
YB52 YVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.