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YN52 FVJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 139,618 miles on the clock, averaging 8,143 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YN52 FVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,143

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,143
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN52 FVJ 57k77k98k119k140k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,618 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,614 miles
Since last MOT+12,779 miles
PASS
Mileage126,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage124,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage116,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage112,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage107,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,426 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,200 miles
Since last MOT+10,395 miles
PASS
Mileage89,805 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage79,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage72,184 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage64,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage56,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,771 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

RegistrationYN52 FVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YN52 FVJ

What car is YN52 FVJ?

YN52 FVJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YN52 FVJ?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 FVJ was 139,618 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 FVJ passed its MOT?

YN52 FVJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2016.

Is YN52 FVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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