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LS52 YPA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 147,851 miles on the clock, averaging 7,866 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LS52 YPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,851
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,866

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,851 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,257
Average per year7,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS52 YPA 56k79k102k125k148k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,851 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage138,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,198 miles
PASS
Mileage133,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage126,640 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage123,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage119,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage113,968 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage106,921 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage98,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,548 miles
Since last MOT+9,986 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,562 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage79,524 miles
Since last MOT+11,004 miles
PASS
Mileage68,520 miles
Since last MOT+12,195 miles
PASS
Mileage56,325 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

RegistrationLS52 YPA
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 YPA

What car is LS52 YPA?

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

What is the mileage of LS52 YPA?

The last recorded mileage for LS52 YPA was 147,851 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS52 YPA passed its MOT?

LS52 YPA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2018.

Is LS52 YPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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