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YB51 YDR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 180,248 miles on the clock, averaging 6,525 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 YB51 YDR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
180,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,525

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading180,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,579
Average per year6,525
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB51 YDR 53k85k117k148k180k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage175,669 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,015 miles
PASS
Mileage163,608 miles
Since last MOT+12,274 miles
PASS
Mileage151,334 miles
Since last MOT+18,840 miles
PASS
Mileage132,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,161 miles
PASS
Mileage123,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage117,080 miles
Since last MOT+12,716 miles
PASS
Mileage104,364 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,304 miles
Since last MOT+10,141 miles
PASS
Mileage94,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage86,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,618 miles
PASS
Mileage82,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,714 miles
Since last MOT+723 miles
PASS
Mileage81,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage78,715 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage72,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage66,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage61,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage57,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage53,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,090 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

RegistrationYB51 YDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YB51 YDR

What car is YB51 YDR?

YB51 YDR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YB51 YDR?

The last recorded mileage for YB51 YDR was 180,248 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB51 YDR passed its MOT?

YB51 YDR has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.

Is YB51 YDR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB51 YDR 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 YB51 YDR?

YB51 YDR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.