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KY52 YMC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 96,659 miles on the clock, averaging 10,612 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 KY52 YMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,659
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,612

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading96,659 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,009
Average per year10,612
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KY52 YMC 15k35k56k76k97k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,659 miles
Since last MOT+16,009 miles
PASS
Mileage80,650 miles
Since last MOT+18,962 miles
PASS
Mileage61,688 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,681 miles
Since last MOT+7,043 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage47,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,143 miles
PASS
Mileage39,930 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage32,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,725 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

RegistrationKY52 YMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KY52 YMC

What car is KY52 YMC?

KY52 YMC is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KY52 YMC?

The last recorded mileage for KY52 YMC was 96,659 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY52 YMC passed its MOT?

KY52 YMC has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2015.

Is KY52 YMC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY52 YMC 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 KY52 YMC?

KY52 YMC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.