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YM52 XRP

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 164,132 miles on the clock, averaging 6,857 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YM52 XRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,857

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 XRP 34k67k99k132k164k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,132 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage154,819 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage154,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,804 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
PASS
Mileage154,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage148,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage143,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage139,543 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,600 miles
PASS
Mileage128,853 miles
Since last MOT+11,662 miles
PASS
Mileage117,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,561 miles
PASS
Mileage106,630 miles
Since last MOT+12,409 miles
PASS
Mileage94,221 miles
Since last MOT+16,834 miles
PASS
Mileage77,387 miles
Since last MOT+13,796 miles
PASS
Mileage63,591 miles
Since last MOT+12,933 miles
PASS
Mileage50,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage40,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage34,649 miles
Since last MOT+623 miles
PASS
Mileage34,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,026 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XRP
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 XRP

What car is YM52 XRP?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 XRP?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 XRP was 164,132 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 XRP passed its MOT?

YM52 XRP has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2025.

Is YM52 XRP ULEZ compliant?

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

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