Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 105,831 miles on the clock, averaging 4,180 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GY52 YFU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 105,831 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 34 |
| Average per year | 4,180 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GY52 YFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GY52 YFU
What car is GY52 YFU?
GY52 YFU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY52 YFU?
The last recorded mileage for GY52 YFU was 105,831 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY52 YFU passed its MOT?
GY52 YFU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2021.
Is GY52 YFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY52 YFU 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 GY52 YFU?
GY52 YFU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.