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YM52 LBL

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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 367,432 miles on the clock, averaging 16,203 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 LBL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
367,432
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
16,203

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 reading367,432 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,203
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 LBL 42k123k205k286k367k '05'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage367,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage367,432 miles
Since last MOT+28,923 miles
PASS
Mileage338,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage338,509 miles
Since last MOT+29,045 miles
PASS
Mileage309,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage309,464 miles
Since last MOT+26,444 miles
PASS
Mileage283,020 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage283,016 miles
Since last MOT+21,466 miles
PASS
Mileage261,550 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage261,518 miles
Since last MOT+23,371 miles
PASS
Mileage238,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage238,147 miles
Since last MOT+36,019 miles
PASS
Mileage202,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,128 miles
Since last MOT+20,778 miles
PASS
Mileage181,350 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,341 miles
Since last MOT+22,378 miles
PASS
Mileage158,963 miles
Since last MOT+18,302 miles
PASS
Mileage140,661 miles
Since last MOT+23,414 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,247 miles
Since last MOT+20,740 miles
PASS
Mileage96,507 miles
Since last MOT+15,871 miles
PASS
Mileage80,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,636 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage78,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage74,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage70,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,747 miles
PASS
Mileage64,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage60,237 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,236 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage56,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage51,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage41,767 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 LBL
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 LBL

What car is YM52 LBL?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 LBL?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 LBL was 367,432 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 LBL passed its MOT?

YM52 LBL has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.

Is YM52 LBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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