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YL03 JTX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 136,862 miles on the clock, averaging 5,858 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 YL03 JTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,858

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,862 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,858
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL03 JTX 66k84k101k119k137k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage133,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage129,491 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage125,440 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage120,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage116,079 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage111,189 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,928 miles
PASS
Mileage105,250 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,868 miles
Since last MOT+8,445 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage84,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,589 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,527 miles
Since last MOT+9,547 miles
PASS
Mileage65,980 miles

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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 JTX
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 JTX

What car is YL03 JTX?

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

What is the mileage of YL03 JTX?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 JTX was 136,862 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 JTX passed its MOT?

YL03 JTX has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2018.

Is YL03 JTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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