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PO52 YPT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 242,955 miles on the clock, averaging 10,382 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 PO52 YPT

MOT Status
Due date passed
242,955
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,382

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading242,955 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,382
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PO52 YPT 117k148k180k211k243k '06'18'12

Check PO52 YPT

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage242,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage242,955 miles
Since last MOT+15,504 miles
PASS
Mileage227,451 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage227,450 miles
Since last MOT+10,946 miles
PASS
Mileage216,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage208,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage201,864 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage191,881 miles
Since last MOT+11,220 miles
PASS
Mileage180,661 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,166 miles
PASS
Mileage170,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,409 miles
Since last MOT+14,888 miles
PASS
Mileage155,521 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,517 miles
Since last MOT+9,417 miles
PASS
Mileage146,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,544 miles
PASS
Mileage136,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,556 miles
Since last MOT+11,003 miles
PASS
Mileage125,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage116,970 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,811 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 YPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 YPT

What car is PO52 YPT?

PO52 YPT is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 YPT?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 YPT was 242,955 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 YPT passed its MOT?

PO52 YPT has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2018.

Is PO52 YPT ULEZ compliant?

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

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