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VX52 YVJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 186,629 miles on the clock, averaging 7,991 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 VX52 YVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,991

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 reading186,629 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,991
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX52 YVJ 75k103k131k159k187k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,629 miles
Since last MOT+19,620 miles
PASS
Mileage167,009 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,988 miles
Since last MOT+9,724 miles
PASS
Mileage157,264 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage146,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,281 miles
PASS
Mileage138,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage129,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage121,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage113,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage105,601 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage100,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,123 miles
PASS
Mileage92,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage88,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
PASS
Mileage84,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage79,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage75,393 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VX52 YVJ

What car is VX52 YVJ?

VX52 YVJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VX52 YVJ?

The last recorded mileage for VX52 YVJ was 186,629 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX52 YVJ passed its MOT?

VX52 YVJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2020.

Is VX52 YVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX52 YVJ 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 VX52 YVJ?

VX52 YVJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.