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YM52 FCZ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 171,936 miles on the clock, averaging 10,705 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 FCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,705

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 reading171,936 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31,479
Average per year10,705
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YM52 FCZ 47k78k110k141k172k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,936 miles
Since last MOT+31,479 miles
PASS
Mileage140,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage133,546 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
PASS
Mileage123,468 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,349 miles
Since last MOT+10,048 miles
PASS
Mileage113,301 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,235 miles
Since last MOT+10,602 miles
PASS
Mileage102,633 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage93,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage84,452 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,450 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
PASS
Mileage75,053 miles
Since last MOT+8,551 miles
PASS
Mileage66,502 miles
Since last MOT+368 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,134 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
PASS
Mileage56,912 miles
Since last MOT+9,744 miles
PASS
Mileage47,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,168 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 FCZ
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 FCZ

What car is YM52 FCZ?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 FCZ?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 FCZ was 171,936 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 FCZ passed its MOT?

YM52 FCZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2017.

Is YM52 FCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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