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LS52 YKO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 196,343 miles on the clock, averaging 9,298 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 LS52 YKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,298

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,271
Average per year9,298
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS52 YKO 17k62k107k151k196k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,343 miles
Since last MOT+11,271 miles
PASS
Mileage185,072 miles
Since last MOT+12,754 miles
PASS
Mileage172,318 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage167,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage161,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage159,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,401 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage156,118 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage153,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage148,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,585 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
PASS
Mileage137,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,502 miles
Since last MOT+12,265 miles
PASS
Mileage125,237 miles
Since last MOT+11,706 miles
PASS
Mileage113,531 miles
Since last MOT+13,211 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,320 miles
Since last MOT+15,517 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,803 miles
Since last MOT+13,967 miles
PASS
Mileage70,836 miles
Since last MOT+11,734 miles
PASS
Mileage59,102 miles
Since last MOT+20,274 miles
PASS
Mileage38,828 miles
Since last MOT+10,502 miles
PASS
Mileage28,326 miles
Since last MOT+11,609 miles
PASS
Mileage16,717 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 YKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LS52 YKO

What car is LS52 YKO?

LS52 YKO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LS52 YKO?

The last recorded mileage for LS52 YKO was 196,343 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS52 YKO passed its MOT?

LS52 YKO has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2025.

Is LS52 YKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS52 YKO 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 LS52 YKO?

LS52 YKO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.