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YM52 KTG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 189,053 miles on the clock, averaging 12,373 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 KTG

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,373

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 reading189,053 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 KTG 66k97k128k158k189k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,053 miles
Since last MOT+15,216 miles
PASS
Mileage173,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,837 miles
Since last MOT+16,555 miles
PASS
Mileage157,282 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,279 miles
Since last MOT+17,748 miles
PASS
Mileage139,531 miles
Since last MOT+15,132 miles
PASS
Mileage124,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage120,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage114,227 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,224 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage105,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage99,553 miles
Since last MOT+9,140 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,413 miles
Since last MOT+16,776 miles
PASS
Mileage73,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage66,450 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 KTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 KTG

What car is YM52 KTG?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 KTG?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 KTG was 189,053 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 KTG passed its MOT?

YM52 KTG has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2016.

Is YM52 KTG ULEZ compliant?

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

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