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 Petrol 1598cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 173,581 miles on the clock, averaging 6,488 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for KW52 YVS
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 173,581 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,714 |
| Average per year | 6,488 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KW52 YVS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KW — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About KW52 YVS
What car is KW52 YVS?
KW52 YVS is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.
What is the mileage of KW52 YVS?
The last recorded mileage for KW52 YVS was 173,581 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KW52 YVS passed its MOT?
KW52 YVS has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 9 Jan 2024.
Is KW52 YVS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW52 YVS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KW52 YVS?
KW52 YVS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.