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YM52 BJX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 144,475 miles on the clock, averaging 10,516 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 YM52 BJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,516

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,475 miles
Reading date
Miles last year549
Average per year10,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 BJX 97k109k121k133k144k '06'10'07

Check YM52 BJX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,475 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,926 miles
Since last MOT+23,969 miles
PASS
Mileage119,957 miles
Since last MOT+33,919 miles
PASS
Mileage86,038 miles
PASS
Mileage111,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,537 miles
Since last MOT+1,425 miles
PASS
Mileage110,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,112 miles
Since last MOT+13,289 miles
PASS
Mileage96,823 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 BJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 BJX

What car is YM52 BJX?

YM52 BJX is a white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM52 BJX?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 BJX was 144,475 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 BJX passed its MOT?

YM52 BJX has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 9 Nov 2010.

Is YM52 BJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM52 BJX 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 YM52 BJX?

YM52 BJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.