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YN03 YRL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 115,222 miles on the clock, averaging 7,804 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for YN03 YRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,222
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,804

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,222 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN03 YRL 35k55k75k95k115k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,222 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage110,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage105,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,750 miles
Since last MOT+29,912 miles
PASS
Mileage75,838 miles
PASS
Mileage92,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,898 miles
Since last MOT+9,826 miles
PASS
Mileage83,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,072 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage72,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,604 miles
Since last MOT+17,424 miles
PASS
Mileage55,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage39,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage34,839 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YN03 YRL

What car is YN03 YRL?

YN03 YRL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YN03 YRL?

The last recorded mileage for YN03 YRL was 115,222 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN03 YRL passed its MOT?

YN03 YRL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2016.

Is YN03 YRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN03 YRL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YN03 YRL?

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