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YK03 GLA

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 140,469 miles on the clock, averaging 7,862 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 YK03 GLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,862

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,469 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,862
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YK03 GLA 40k65k90k115k140k '06'19'14

Check YK03 GLA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,469 miles
Since last MOT+9,316 miles
PASS
Mileage131,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage124,587 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage117,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage111,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage104,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage98,137 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,135 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage90,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage83,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage70,141 miles
Since last MOT+9,584 miles
PASS
Mileage60,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage50,382 miles
Since last MOT+10,291 miles
PASS
Mileage40,091 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YK03 GLA

What car is YK03 GLA?

YK03 GLA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK03 GLA?

The last recorded mileage for YK03 GLA was 140,469 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK03 GLA passed its MOT?

YK03 GLA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2019.

Is YK03 GLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK03 GLA 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 YK03 GLA?

YK03 GLA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.