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GN52 YSC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 238,817 miles on the clock, averaging 8,905 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 GN52 YSC

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,905

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 reading238,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,332
Average per year8,905
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN52 YSC 115k146k177k208k239k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,817 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage231,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage223,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,117 miles
PASS
Mileage214,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,693 miles
PASS
Mileage205,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage197,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,141 miles
Since last MOT+11,143 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,998 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage168,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,179 miles
Since last MOT+9,936 miles
PASS
Mileage158,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage150,018 miles
Since last MOT+15,997 miles
PASS
Mileage134,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage130,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage122,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,773 miles
PASS
Mileage114,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,937 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

RegistrationGN52 YSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGN — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GN52 YSC

What car is GN52 YSC?

GN52 YSC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GN52 YSC?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 YSC was 238,817 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 YSC passed its MOT?

GN52 YSC has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2020.

Is GN52 YSC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GN52 YSC 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 GN52 YSC?

GN52 YSC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.