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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 132,125 miles on the clock, averaging 8,231 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 YS52 XEL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 132,125 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,896 |
| Average per year | 8,231 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | YS52 XEL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YS — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YS52 XEL
What car is YS52 XEL?
YS52 XEL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YS52 XEL?
The last recorded mileage for YS52 XEL was 132,125 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YS52 XEL passed its MOT?
YS52 XEL has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 17 Aug 2016.
Is YS52 XEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS52 XEL 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 YS52 XEL?
YS52 XEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.