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YN03 VYW

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 106,088 miles on the clock, averaging 5,840 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 YN03 VYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,840

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,088 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,840
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN03 VYW 29k48k67k87k106k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage104,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage102,334 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage96,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage92,010 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage85,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage80,865 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage76,176 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,190 miles
PASS
Mileage66,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,576 miles
PASS
Mileage56,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,417 miles
PASS
Mileage46,982 miles
Since last MOT+11,674 miles
PASS
Mileage35,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,769 miles

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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

RegistrationYN03 VYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YN03 VYW

What car is YN03 VYW?

YN03 VYW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YN03 VYW?

The last recorded mileage for YN03 VYW was 106,088 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN03 VYW passed its MOT?

YN03 VYW has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2019.

Is YN03 VYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN03 VYW 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 VYW?

YN03 VYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.