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YC51 HLR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 49,186 miles on the clock, averaging 2,082 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for YC51 HLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,082

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,037
Average per year2,082
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC51 HLR 10k20k30k39k49k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,186 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage43,149 miles
Since last MOT+8,000 miles
PASS
Mileage35,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,149 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage27,102 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
PASS
Mileage26,793 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
PASS
Mileage26,031 miles
Since last MOT+333 miles
PASS
Mileage25,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,209 miles
PASS
Mileage24,489 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage23,995 miles
Since last MOT+612 miles
PASS
Mileage23,383 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage22,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage19,682 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage17,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage16,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,507 miles
PASS
Mileage15,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage13,656 miles
Since last MOT+1,429 miles
PASS
Mileage12,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,973 miles
PASS
Mileage10,254 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,251 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YC51 HLR

What car is YC51 HLR?

YC51 HLR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YC51 HLR?

The last recorded mileage for YC51 HLR was 49,186 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC51 HLR passed its MOT?

YC51 HLR has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2024.

Is YC51 HLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 HLR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YC51 HLR?

YC51 HLR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.