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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 198,595 miles on the clock, averaging 8,383 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YL52 BHY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 198,595 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,776 |
| Average per year | 8,383 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | YL52 BHY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YL52 BHY
What car is YL52 BHY?
YL52 BHY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YL52 BHY?
The last recorded mileage for YL52 BHY was 198,595 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL52 BHY passed its MOT?
YL52 BHY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2019.
Is YL52 BHY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL52 BHY 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 YL52 BHY?
YL52 BHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.