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YM52 EJN

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 112,825 miles on the clock, averaging 6,030 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 EJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,030

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 reading112,825 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 EJN 65k77k89k101k113k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,825 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage105,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage99,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage93,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage81,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,176 miles
PASS
Mileage74,071 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,921 miles
PASS
Mileage663,166 miles
Since last MOT+598,449 miles
PASS
Mileage64,717 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 EJN
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 EJN

What car is YM52 EJN?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 EJN?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 EJN was 112,825 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 EJN passed its MOT?

YM52 EJN has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2014.

Is YM52 EJN ULEZ compliant?

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

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