Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 146,482 miles on the clock, averaging 6,492 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 YN52 MDO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 146,482 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,063 |
| Average per year | 6,492 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YN52 MDO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YN — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YN52 MDO
What car is YN52 MDO?
YN52 MDO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YN52 MDO?
The last recorded mileage for YN52 MDO was 146,482 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YN52 MDO passed its MOT?
YN52 MDO has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jan 2019.
Is YN52 MDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN52 MDO 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 MDO?
YN52 MDO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.