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 Diesel 1896cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 195,549 miles on the clock, averaging 5,744 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 JVE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 195,549 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 64 |
| Average per year | 5,744 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YL03 JVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About YL03 JVE
What car is YL03 JVE?
YL03 JVE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YL03 JVE?
The last recorded mileage for YL03 JVE was 195,549 miles, recorded on 30 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL03 JVE passed its MOT?
YL03 JVE has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2026.
Is YL03 JVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL03 JVE 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 JVE?
YL03 JVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.