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YS03 KBU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 163,384 miles on the clock, averaging 13,258 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YS03 KBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,258

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,384 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,258
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YS03 KBU 36k68k100k132k163k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,384 miles
Since last MOT+13,821 miles
PASS
Mileage149,563 miles
Since last MOT+14,627 miles
PASS
Mileage134,936 miles
Since last MOT+9,470 miles
PASS
Mileage125,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage116,479 miles
Since last MOT+15,035 miles
PASS
Mileage101,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,444 miles
Since last MOT+13,880 miles
PASS
Mileage87,564 miles
Since last MOT+16,047 miles
PASS
Mileage71,517 miles
Since last MOT+17,231 miles
PASS
Mileage54,286 miles
Since last MOT+692 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,594 miles
Since last MOT+17,252 miles
PASS
Mileage36,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YS03 KBU

What car is YS03 KBU?

YS03 KBU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS03 KBU?

The last recorded mileage for YS03 KBU was 163,384 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS03 KBU passed its MOT?

YS03 KBU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2016.

Is YS03 KBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS03 KBU 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 YS03 KBU?

YS03 KBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.