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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 182,897 miles on the clock, averaging 7,305 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 YS03 RYT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 182,897 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 110 |
| Average per year | 7,305 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | YS03 RYT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YS — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About YS03 RYT
What car is YS03 RYT?
YS03 RYT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YS03 RYT?
The last recorded mileage for YS03 RYT was 182,897 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YS03 RYT passed its MOT?
YS03 RYT has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2023.
Is YS03 RYT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS03 RYT 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 YS03 RYT?
YS03 RYT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.