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YY52 VDF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 129,128 miles on the clock, averaging 6,191 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for YY52 VDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,191

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,191
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY52 VDF 48k68k89k109k129k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,128 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,126 miles
PASS
Mileage120,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage111,381 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,283 miles
PASS
Mileage103,007 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage95,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage89,774 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage86,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage83,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage79,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage73,619 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage61,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage57,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,083 miles
PASS
Mileage48,241 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YY52 VDF

What car is YY52 VDF?

YY52 VDF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY52 VDF?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 VDF was 129,128 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 VDF passed its MOT?

YY52 VDF has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2019.

Is YY52 VDF ULEZ compliant?

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

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