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YB52 YWF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 193,290 miles on the clock, averaging 9,062 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YB52 YWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,062

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,290 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,974
Average per year9,062
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YB52 YWF 33k73k113k153k193k '05'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,290 miles
Since last MOT+13,974 miles
PASS
Mileage179,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage172,979 miles
Since last MOT+11,553 miles
PASS
Mileage161,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage150,967 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage143,824 miles
Since last MOT+9,488 miles
PASS
Mileage134,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage127,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,017 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage117,616 miles
Since last MOT+10,938 miles
PASS
Mileage106,678 miles
Since last MOT+8,512 miles
PASS
Mileage98,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,789 miles
PASS
Mileage87,377 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage77,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage68,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,413 miles
Since last MOT+9,656 miles
PASS
Mileage58,757 miles
Since last MOT+11,975 miles
PASS
Mileage46,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,782 miles
Since last MOT+13,562 miles
PASS
Mileage33,220 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 YWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YB52 YWF

What car is YB52 YWF?

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

What is the mileage of YB52 YWF?

The last recorded mileage for YB52 YWF was 193,290 miles, recorded on 23 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB52 YWF passed its MOT?

YB52 YWF has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2023.

Is YB52 YWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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