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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 121,557 miles on the clock, averaging 7,711 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for YL52 BWX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 121,557 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,582 |
| Average per year | 7,711 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL52 BWX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YL52 BWX
What car is YL52 BWX?
YL52 BWX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YL52 BWX?
The last recorded mileage for YL52 BWX was 121,557 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL52 BWX passed its MOT?
YL52 BWX has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2018.
Is YL52 BWX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL52 BWX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YL52 BWX?
YL52 BWX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.