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YN52 BYL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 121,702 miles on the clock, averaging 5,178 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YN52 BYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,178

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN52 BYL 30k53k76k99k122k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,702 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,700 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
PASS
Mileage121,565 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
PASS
Mileage121,387 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,377 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
PASS
Mileage120,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage119,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage114,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage106,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,849 miles
PASS
Mileage100,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage93,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage86,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage79,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage73,628 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage67,070 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage60,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage55,072 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage48,918 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage39,048 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage30,052 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YN52 BYL

What car is YN52 BYL?

YN52 BYL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YN52 BYL?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 BYL was 121,702 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 BYL passed its MOT?

YN52 BYL has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2024.

Is YN52 BYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN52 BYL 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 YN52 BYL?

YN52 BYL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.