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YN52 MGX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 133,962 miles on the clock, averaging 6,472 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 MGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,472

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 reading133,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN52 MGX 34k59k84k109k134k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,962 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage131,046 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage125,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage118,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage109,437 miles
Since last MOT+929 miles
PASS
Mileage108,508 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage103,811 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,805 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage94,328 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,323 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage89,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,690 miles
PASS
Mileage84,087 miles
Since last MOT+12,702 miles
PASS
Mileage71,385 miles
Since last MOT+13,565 miles
PASS
Mileage57,820 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage49,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage41,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,100 miles

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

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About YN52 MGX

What car is YN52 MGX?

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

What is the mileage of YN52 MGX?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 MGX was 133,962 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 MGX passed its MOT?

YN52 MGX has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2021.

Is YN52 MGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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