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VO52 YJA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 191,483 miles on the clock, averaging 8,507 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 VO52 YJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,483
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,507

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading191,483 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,046
Average per year8,507
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO52 YJA 54k89k123k157k191k '05'21'15

Check VO52 YJA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,483 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage190,437 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage189,223 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,222 miles
Since last MOT+10,604 miles
PASS
Mileage178,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage173,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage167,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage161,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,213 miles
PASS
Mileage151,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,776 miles
PASS
Mileage140,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage133,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,580 miles
PASS
Mileage125,762 miles
Since last MOT+17,697 miles
PASS
Mileage108,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,257 miles
PASS
Mileage97,808 miles
Since last MOT+13,357 miles
PASS
Mileage84,451 miles
Since last MOT+13,279 miles
PASS
Mileage71,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage62,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage54,386 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VO52 YJA

What car is VO52 YJA?

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

What is the mileage of VO52 YJA?

The last recorded mileage for VO52 YJA was 191,483 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO52 YJA passed its MOT?

VO52 YJA has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2021.

Is VO52 YJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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