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AO52 YJG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 217,668 miles on the clock, averaging 11,543 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 AO52 YJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
11,543

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading217,668 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,114
Average per year11,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO52 YJG 41k85k129k173k218k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage209,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,554 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
PASS
Mileage199,671 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage194,410 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage189,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,398 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage188,434 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,417 miles
Since last MOT+1,244 miles
PASS
Mileage187,173 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,163 miles
Since last MOT+648 miles
PASS
Mileage186,515 miles
Since last MOT+17,393 miles
PASS
Mileage169,122 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,985 miles
Since last MOT+16,079 miles
PASS
Mileage152,906 miles
Since last MOT+420 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,486 miles
Since last MOT+16,448 miles
PASS
Mileage136,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,038 miles
Since last MOT+17,677 miles
PASS
Mileage118,361 miles
Since last MOT+20,027 miles
PASS
Mileage98,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,334 miles
Since last MOT+16,939 miles
PASS
Mileage81,395 miles
Since last MOT+18,852 miles
PASS
Mileage62,543 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,542 miles
Since last MOT+21,623 miles
PASS
Mileage40,919 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

RegistrationAO52 YJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 YJG

What car is AO52 YJG?

AO52 YJG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AO52 YJG?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 YJG was 217,668 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 YJG passed its MOT?

AO52 YJG has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2021.

Is AO52 YJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 YJG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO52 YJG?

AO52 YJG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.