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WF52 YJJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 164,641 miles on the clock, averaging 6,741 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 WF52 YJJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
6,741

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,641 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,741
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF52 YJJ 30k63k97k131k165k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage158,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,330 miles
PASS
Mileage149,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage143,750 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,741 miles
Since last MOT+663 miles
PASS
Mileage143,078 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage134,629 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,625 miles
Since last MOT+16,236 miles
PASS
Mileage118,389 miles
Since last MOT+23,554 miles
PASS
Mileage94,835 miles
Since last MOT+14,547 miles
PASS
Mileage80,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage71,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage65,126 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage63,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,242 miles
PASS
Mileage62,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage60,288 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage58,162 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage55,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage50,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage44,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,309 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,126 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage29,778 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

RegistrationWF52 YJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WF52 YJJ

What car is WF52 YJJ?

WF52 YJJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WF52 YJJ?

The last recorded mileage for WF52 YJJ was 164,641 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF52 YJJ passed its MOT?

WF52 YJJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is WF52 YJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF52 YJJ 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 WF52 YJJ?

WF52 YJJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.