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YY52 EUR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Gold Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGold
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 168,925 miles on the clock, averaging 9,872 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YY52 EUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,872

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 reading168,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,232
Average per year9,872
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY52 EUR 44k76k107k138k169k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,925 miles
Since last MOT+22,232 miles
PASS
Mileage146,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,693 miles
Since last MOT+19,567 miles
PASS
Mileage127,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,126 miles
Since last MOT+11,099 miles
PASS
Mileage116,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage112,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage107,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage97,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage89,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage81,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage75,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,843 miles
PASS
Mileage67,494 miles
Since last MOT+11,786 miles
PASS
Mileage55,708 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage44,463 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 EUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YY52 EUR

What car is YY52 EUR?

YY52 EUR is a gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY52 EUR?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 EUR was 168,925 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 EUR passed its MOT?

YY52 EUR has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2018.

Is YY52 EUR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY52 EUR 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 YY52 EUR?

YY52 EUR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.