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YN52 XPE

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 158,249 miles on the clock, averaging 14,033 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 XPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
14,033

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,249 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,033
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YN52 XPE 73k94k116k137k158k '05'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,249 miles
Since last MOT+28,466 miles
PASS
Mileage129,783 miles
Since last MOT+11,765 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,018 miles
Since last MOT+10,276 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,742 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage98,917 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage90,455 miles
Since last MOT+17,681 miles
PASS
Mileage72,774 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 XPE
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 XPE

What car is YN52 XPE?

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

What is the mileage of YN52 XPE?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 XPE was 158,249 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 XPE passed its MOT?

YN52 XPE has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2011.

Is YN52 XPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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