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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 154,290 miles on the clock, averaging 9,030 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 JWA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 154,290 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 9,030 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 JWA |
| 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 JWA
What car is YL03 JWA?
YL03 JWA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YL03 JWA?
The last recorded mileage for YL03 JWA was 154,290 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL03 JWA passed its MOT?
YL03 JWA has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2018.
Is YL03 JWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL03 JWA 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 JWA?
YL03 JWA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.