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YM52 FCN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 179,040 miles on the clock, averaging 7,557 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YM52 FCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,557

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,333
Average per year7,557
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 FCN 68k95k123k151k179k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage175,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage171,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage167,483 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage161,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage156,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage149,250 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,232 miles
Since last MOT+11,356 miles
PASS
Mileage137,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,596 miles
PASS
Mileage126,280 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,269 miles
Since last MOT+13,327 miles
PASS
Mileage112,942 miles
Since last MOT+13,122 miles
PASS
Mileage99,820 miles
Since last MOT+12,077 miles
PASS
Mileage87,743 miles
Since last MOT+13,458 miles
PASS
Mileage74,285 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,261 miles
Since last MOT+13,816 miles
PASS
Mileage60,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,445 miles
PASS
Mileage67,578 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YM52 FCN

What car is YM52 FCN?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 FCN?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 FCN was 179,040 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 FCN passed its MOT?

YM52 FCN has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2020.

Is YM52 FCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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