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YL03 BYD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 131,947 miles on the clock, averaging 14,945 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 YL03 BYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
14,945

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,721
Average per year14,945
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YL03 BYD 83k95k107k120k132k '06'09'08

Check YL03 BYD

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,947 miles
Since last MOT+14,721 miles
PASS
Mileage117,226 miles
Since last MOT+20,234 miles
PASS
Mileage96,992 miles
Since last MOT+14,433 miles
PASS
Mileage82,559 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

RegistrationYL03 BYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YL03 BYD

What car is YL03 BYD?

YL03 BYD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YL03 BYD?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 BYD was 131,947 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 BYD passed its MOT?

YL03 BYD has had 4 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (4 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2009.

Is YL03 BYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL03 BYD 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 YL03 BYD?

YL03 BYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.