Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 179,503 miles on the clock, averaging 7,731 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 YN03 BYC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 179,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,776 |
| Average per year | 7,731 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YN03 BYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YN — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About YN03 BYC
What car is YN03 BYC?
YN03 BYC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YN03 BYC?
The last recorded mileage for YN03 BYC was 179,503 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YN03 BYC passed its MOT?
YN03 BYC has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2022.
Is YN03 BYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN03 BYC 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 YN03 BYC?
YN03 BYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.