Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 164,706 miles on the clock, averaging 8,579 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 YB52 AAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 164,706 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,769 |
| Average per year | 8,579 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YB52 AAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YB52 AAE
What car is YB52 AAE?
YB52 AAE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YB52 AAE?
The last recorded mileage for YB52 AAE was 164,706 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB52 AAE passed its MOT?
YB52 AAE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2021.
Is YB52 AAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB52 AAE 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 YB52 AAE?
YB52 AAE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.