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VO52 LYY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 212,753 miles on the clock, averaging 7,378 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VO52 LYY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
212,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,378

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading212,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year7,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO52 LYY 70k105k141k177k213k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,753 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,730 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
PASS
Mileage212,703 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,693 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage211,325 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,637 miles
PASS
Mileage203,629 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
PASS
Mileage198,663 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage191,954 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,938 miles
Since last MOT+18,910 miles
PASS
Mileage173,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage165,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage157,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,791 miles
PASS
Mileage148,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage142,486 miles
Since last MOT+12,006 miles
PASS
Mileage130,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,475 miles
PASS
Mileage120,005 miles
Since last MOT+10,374 miles
PASS
Mileage109,631 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,582 miles
Since last MOT+18,297 miles
PASS
Mileage91,285 miles
Since last MOT+21,729 miles
PASS
Mileage69,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,556 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

RegistrationVO52 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VO52 LYY

What car is VO52 LYY?

VO52 LYY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VO52 LYY?

The last recorded mileage for VO52 LYY was 212,753 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO52 LYY passed its MOT?

VO52 LYY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Is VO52 LYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO52 LYY 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 VO52 LYY?

VO52 LYY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.