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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 159,759 miles on the clock, averaging 10,157 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YN52 MGO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,759 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,227 |
| Average per year | 10,157 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 MGO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 MGO
What car is YN52 MGO?
YN52 MGO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YN52 MGO?
The last recorded mileage for YN52 MGO was 159,759 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YN52 MGO passed its MOT?
YN52 MGO has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 29 Apr 2015.
Is YN52 MGO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN52 MGO 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 MGO?
YN52 MGO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.