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GY52 YFV

2002 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 Passat Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 127,335 miles on the clock, averaging 4,032 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI PD engine is known for check tdi club forums and cross-reference with passat b5-generation faults. Common Volkswagen Passat issues include suspension upper control arm links (front multi-link arms) and sunroof drain blockages causing interior water leaks.

MOT & Mileage History for GY52 YFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,032

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading127,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,032
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 YFV 88k98k108k118k127k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,335 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage123,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,126 miles
Since last MOT+10,626 miles
PASS
Mileage112,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,500 miles
Since last MOT+19,446 miles
PASS
Mileage93,054 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,050 miles
Since last MOT+9,734 miles
PASS
Mileage83,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,316 miles
PASS
Mileage158,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage151,234 miles
Since last MOT+13,074 miles
PASS
Mileage138,160 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,158 miles
Since last MOT+23,043 miles
PASS
Mileage115,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage107,109 miles
Since last MOT+18,845 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,264 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Passat models (1997–2005), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Suspension upper control arm links (front multi-link arms)

Bushings and ball joints wear out prematurely, leading to play or complete failure. · Typical repair: £200-£400 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2-3 hours at £100/hr indie rate).

Sunroof drain blockages causing interior water leaks

Drains clog with debris, water backs up and floods footwells, soaking modules (convenience module driver side, TCM passenger side). · Typical repair: £100-£300 to clear drains/replace modules; £800+ if full harness needed (estimated).

Rear window regulators

Plastic guides/gears strip or snap, windows drop into door. · Typical repair: £150-£250 per door (aftermarket regulator £50-£80, 1-2 hours labour).

Door latches/locks failing

Mechanisms seize or microswitches fail, causing central locking glitches. · Typical repair: £100-£200 per door (rebuild kit £30-£50, 1 hour labour).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GY52 YFV

What car is GY52 YFV?

GY52 YFV is a beige Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY52 YFV?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 YFV was 127,335 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 YFV passed its MOT?

GY52 YFV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2016.

Is GY52 YFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY52 YFV 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 YFV?

GY52 YFV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.