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YN52 MKA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 158,951 miles on the clock, averaging 8,060 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 MKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,951
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,060

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,951 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,570
Average per year8,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN52 MKA 27k60k93k126k159k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage158,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage153,381 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage149,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage144,887 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage136,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,430 miles
PASS
Mileage127,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
PASS
Mileage118,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage100,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage93,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage85,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage77,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage72,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage64,713 miles
Since last MOT+14,401 miles
PASS
Mileage50,312 miles
Since last MOT+15,124 miles
PASS
Mileage35,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage26,813 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YN52 MKA

What car is YN52 MKA?

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

What is the mileage of YN52 MKA?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 MKA was 158,951 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 MKA passed its MOT?

YN52 MKA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jun 2022.

Is YN52 MKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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