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YM03 WLN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 215,507 miles on the clock, averaging 15,629 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 YM03 WLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
15,629

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading215,507 miles
Reading date
Miles last year203
Average per year15,629
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM03 WLN 47k89k131k173k216k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,507 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage215,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,716 miles
PASS
Mileage205,588 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,576 miles
Since last MOT+21,818 miles
PASS
Mileage183,758 miles
Since last MOT+12,584 miles
PASS
Mileage171,174 miles
Since last MOT+13,951 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,223 miles
Since last MOT+25,832 miles
PASS
Mileage131,391 miles
Since last MOT+116,293 miles
PASS
Mileage15,098 miles
PASS
Mileage76,839 miles
Since last MOT+30,047 miles
PASS
Mileage46,792 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 WLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YM03 WLN

What car is YM03 WLN?

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

What is the mileage of YM03 WLN?

The last recorded mileage for YM03 WLN was 215,507 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM03 WLN passed its MOT?

YM03 WLN has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2017.

Is YM03 WLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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