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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 156,255 miles on the clock, averaging 10,615 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for YK03 WLE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,255 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,052 |
| Average per year | 10,615 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YK03 WLE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YK — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About YK03 WLE
What car is YK03 WLE?
YK03 WLE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YK03 WLE?
The last recorded mileage for YK03 WLE was 156,255 miles, recorded on 30 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YK03 WLE passed its MOT?
YK03 WLE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 30 May 2017.
Is YK03 WLE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK03 WLE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YK03 WLE?
YK03 WLE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.