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YM52 BJZ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 171,533 miles on the clock, averaging 6,182 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YM52 BJZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,182

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading171,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,509
Average per year6,182
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 BJZ 49k80k110k141k172k '06'25'16

Check YM52 BJZ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage166,024 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage159,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,040 miles
PASS
Mileage152,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage145,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,740 miles
PASS
Mileage139,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage135,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,222 miles
PASS
Mileage131,211 miles
Since last MOT+3,816 miles
PASS
Mileage127,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage123,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage117,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage113,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage107,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage103,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage97,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage90,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage82,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,486 miles
PASS
Mileage80,802 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage74,427 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage65,486 miles
Since last MOT+16,526 miles
PASS
Mileage48,960 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

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

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About YM52 BJZ

What car is YM52 BJZ?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 BJZ?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 BJZ was 171,533 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 BJZ passed its MOT?

YM52 BJZ has had 23 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (21 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.

Is YM52 BJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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