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YY52 XFA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 135,859 miles on the clock, averaging 7,545 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 YY52 XFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,545

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,859 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY52 XFA 30k57k83k109k136k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,946 miles
PASS
Mileage127,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,913 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,856 miles
Since last MOT+16,144 miles
PASS
Mileage111,712 miles
Since last MOT+11,494 miles
PASS
Mileage100,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage91,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage83,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,090 miles
Since last MOT+11,041 miles
PASS
Mileage72,049 miles
Since last MOT+13,032 miles
PASS
Mileage59,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,477 miles
PASS
Mileage50,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage47,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage45,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage41,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage38,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage34,584 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage30,071 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YY52 XFA

What car is YY52 XFA?

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

What is the mileage of YY52 XFA?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 XFA was 135,859 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 XFA passed its MOT?

YY52 XFA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2020.

Is YY52 XFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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