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YN51 LJK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 156,553 miles on the clock, averaging 6,749 miles per year, 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 YN51 LJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,749

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 reading156,553 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 LJK 35k66k96k126k157k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage150,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,370 miles
PASS
Mileage143,191 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage135,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,695 miles
PASS
Mileage133,608 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage132,207 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
PASS
Mileage128,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage125,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage120,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage113,791 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage109,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
PASS
Mileage99,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage95,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage90,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage80,365 miles
Since last MOT+19,158 miles
PASS
Mileage61,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage53,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage46,646 miles
Since last MOT+11,450 miles
PASS
Mileage35,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 LJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YN51 LJK

What car is YN51 LJK?

YN51 LJK is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YN51 LJK?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 LJK was 156,553 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 LJK passed its MOT?

YN51 LJK has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2024.

Is YN51 LJK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN51 LJK 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 YN51 LJK?

YN51 LJK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.