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YN51 JYC

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 302,528 miles on the clock, averaging 10,997 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YN51 JYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
302,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,997

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading302,528 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 JYC 80k135k191k247k303k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage302,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage302,528 miles
Since last MOT+427 miles
PASS
Mileage302,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage302,101 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage301,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage301,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage297,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage293,065 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage293,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage289,720 miles
Since last MOT+10,914 miles
PASS
Mileage278,806 miles
Since last MOT+251,916 miles
PASS
Mileage26,890 miles
PASS
Mileage256,799 miles
Since last MOT+16,256 miles
PASS
Mileage240,543 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage234,371 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage224,490 miles
Since last MOT+14,818 miles
PASS
Mileage209,672 miles
Since last MOT+13,156 miles
PASS
Mileage196,516 miles
Since last MOT+13,641 miles
PASS
Mileage182,875 miles
Since last MOT+16,377 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,498 miles
Since last MOT+16,604 miles
PASS
Mileage149,894 miles
Since last MOT+16,457 miles
PASS
Mileage133,437 miles
Since last MOT+21,679 miles
PASS
Mileage111,758 miles
Since last MOT+17,561 miles
PASS
Mileage94,197 miles
Since last MOT+14,452 miles
PASS
Mileage79,745 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

RegistrationYN51 JYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YN51 JYC

What car is YN51 JYC?

YN51 JYC is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YN51 JYC?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 JYC was 302,528 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 JYC passed its MOT?

YN51 JYC has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2025.

Is YN51 JYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN51 JYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YN51 JYC?

YN51 JYC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.