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YM52 EJG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 180,028 miles on the clock, averaging 7,080 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 YM52 EJG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
180,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,080

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 reading180,028 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year7,080
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 EJG 39k74k109k145k180k '06'26'18

Check YM52 EJG

Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,028 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage176,728 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,450 miles
PASS
Mileage172,277 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage165,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,608 miles
Since last MOT+8,101 miles
PASS
Mileage157,507 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage151,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage145,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage138,564 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage130,872 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage124,924 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,917 miles
Since last MOT+701 miles
PASS
Mileage124,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,555 miles
PASS
Mileage115,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage109,129 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage102,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage95,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage86,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage78,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage70,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage60,739 miles
Since last MOT+11,726 miles
PASS
Mileage49,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage38,640 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 EJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 EJG

What car is YM52 EJG?

YM52 EJG is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YM52 EJG?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 EJG was 180,028 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 EJG passed its MOT?

YM52 EJG has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.

Is YM52 EJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM52 EJG 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 YM52 EJG?

YM52 EJG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.