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YN52 MDZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 134,703 miles on the clock, averaging 7,427 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 MDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,427

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,703 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,427
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN52 MDZ 70k86k102k119k135k '06'15'11

Check YN52 MDZ

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,703 miles
PASS
Mileage135,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage128,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage121,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage114,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,062 miles
PASS
Mileage104,631 miles
Since last MOT+11,962 miles
PASS
Mileage92,669 miles
Since last MOT+14,890 miles
PASS
Mileage77,779 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage69,918 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 MDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YN52 MDZ

What car is YN52 MDZ?

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

What is the mileage of YN52 MDZ?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 MDZ was 134,703 miles, recorded on 12 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 MDZ passed its MOT?

YN52 MDZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2015.

Is YN52 MDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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