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YM52 FBO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 207,213 miles on the clock, averaging 11,303 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 FBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,303

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,213 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,625
Average per year11,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 FBO 81k113k144k176k207k '05'17'12

Check YM52 FBO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,213 miles
Since last MOT+10,625 miles
PASS
Mileage196,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage185,742 miles
Since last MOT+11,381 miles
PASS
Mileage174,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage164,741 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,416 miles
Since last MOT+12,107 miles
PASS
Mileage152,309 miles
Since last MOT+9,212 miles
PASS
Mileage143,097 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,747 miles
Since last MOT+14,988 miles
PASS
Mileage118,759 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,543 miles
Since last MOT+83,230 miles
PASS
Mileage105,313 miles
Since last MOT+12,217 miles
PASS
Mileage93,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,765 miles
PASS
Mileage81,331 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 FBO
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 FBO

What car is YM52 FBO?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 FBO?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 FBO was 207,213 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 FBO passed its MOT?

YM52 FBO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2017.

Is YM52 FBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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