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YY52 FRC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 104,168 miles on the clock, averaging 6,088 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 YY52 FRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,088

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY52 FRC 23k43k63k84k104k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,168 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,166 miles
Since last MOT+15,391 miles
PASS
Mileage88,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,775 miles
Since last MOT+12,710 miles
PASS
Mileage76,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,065 miles
Since last MOT+14,228 miles
PASS
Mileage61,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,430 miles
PASS
Mileage58,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage53,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,135 miles
PASS
Mileage49,800 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage44,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,190 miles
PASS
Mileage40,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage37,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage33,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage29,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage26,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
PASS
Mileage22,823 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YY52 FRC

What car is YY52 FRC?

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

What is the mileage of YY52 FRC?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 FRC was 104,168 miles, recorded on 24 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 FRC passed its MOT?

YY52 FRC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2019.

Is YY52 FRC ULEZ compliant?

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

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