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PO52 YPL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 142,510 miles on the clock, averaging 4,984 miles per year, well 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 PO52 YPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,984

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading142,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,265
Average per year4,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 YPL 50k73k96k119k143k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage139,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage134,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage129,303 miles
Since last MOT+4,046 miles
PASS
Mileage125,257 miles
Since last MOT+1,802 miles
PASS
Mileage123,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
PASS
Mileage119,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage115,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage111,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage108,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage103,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage95,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,276 miles
PASS
Mileage88,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,613 miles
Since last MOT+13,190 miles
PASS
Mileage75,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage71,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage66,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage62,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage57,272 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage50,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,140 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 YPL

What car is PO52 YPL?

PO52 YPL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 YPL?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 YPL was 142,510 miles, recorded on 15 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 YPL passed its MOT?

PO52 YPL has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2025.

Is PO52 YPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 YPL 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 PO52 YPL?

PO52 YPL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.