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YM03 SXL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 179,689 miles on the clock, averaging 7,769 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 YM03 SXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,689
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,769

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,689 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,294
Average per year7,769
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM03 SXL 37k72k108k144k180k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,689 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage174,395 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,394 miles
Since last MOT+13,624 miles
PASS
Mileage160,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage155,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage154,100 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage147,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage143,569 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,552 miles
Since last MOT+9,254 miles
PASS
Mileage134,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage127,054 miles
Since last MOT+697 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,357 miles
Since last MOT+11,496 miles
PASS
Mileage114,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,861 miles
Since last MOT+12,573 miles
PASS
Mileage102,288 miles
Since last MOT+14,521 miles
PASS
Mileage87,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
PASS
Mileage83,602 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage77,536 miles
Since last MOT+13,028 miles
PASS
Mileage64,508 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage57,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage50,665 miles
Since last MOT+14,038 miles
PASS
Mileage36,627 miles

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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

RegistrationYM03 SXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YM03 SXL

What car is YM03 SXL?

YM03 SXL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM03 SXL?

The last recorded mileage for YM03 SXL was 179,689 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM03 SXL passed its MOT?

YM03 SXL has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2024.

Is YM03 SXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM03 SXL 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 YM03 SXL?

YM03 SXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.