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YL51 UCH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 145,870 miles on the clock, averaging 5,413 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL51 UCH

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,413

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 reading145,870 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,363
Average per year5,413
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL51 UCH 38k65k92k119k146k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage145,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage142,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage139,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,921 miles
PASS
Mileage136,413 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage133,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage130,572 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage127,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage122,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage117,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage110,721 miles
Since last MOT+10,690 miles
PASS
Mileage100,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,450 miles
PASS
Mileage89,581 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage81,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage75,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage70,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage66,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage61,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage58,307 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage49,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,130 miles
Since last MOT+11,132 miles
PASS
Mileage37,998 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 UCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YL51 UCH

What car is YL51 UCH?

YL51 UCH is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YL51 UCH?

The last recorded mileage for YL51 UCH was 145,870 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL51 UCH passed its MOT?

YL51 UCH has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 4 Dec 2025.

Is YL51 UCH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 UCH 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 YL51 UCH?

YL51 UCH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.