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BU52 YJX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 165,925 miles on the clock, averaging 9,500 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 BU52 YJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,500

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 reading165,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,648
Average per year9,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 YJX 50k79k108k137k166k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,925 miles
Since last MOT+19,648 miles
PASS
Mileage146,277 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,270 miles
Since last MOT+11,740 miles
PASS
Mileage134,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage121,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage115,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,471 miles
PASS
Mileage108,938 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,934 miles
Since last MOT+10,690 miles
PASS
Mileage98,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
PASS
Mileage88,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage80,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,255 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage69,687 miles
Since last MOT+10,121 miles
PASS
Mileage59,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,540 miles
PASS
Mileage50,026 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BU52 YJX

What car is BU52 YJX?

BU52 YJX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU52 YJX?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 YJX was 165,925 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 YJX passed its MOT?

BU52 YJX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2017.

Is BU52 YJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 YJX 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 BU52 YJX?

BU52 YJX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.