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YP52 HSE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 81,344 miles on the clock, averaging 4,044 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for YP52 HSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,044

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,344 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP52 HSE 12k29k46k64k81k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage74,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,636 miles
PASS
Mileage70,785 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage65,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage59,614 miles
Since last MOT+7,782 miles
PASS
Mileage51,832 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,826 miles
Since last MOT+923 miles
PASS
Mileage50,903 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,901 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
PASS
Mileage49,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage46,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage44,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage41,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,560 miles
PASS
Mileage39,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage36,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage32,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage26,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage22,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage19,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage11,539 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 HSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YP52 HSE

What car is YP52 HSE?

YP52 HSE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YP52 HSE?

The last recorded mileage for YP52 HSE was 81,344 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP52 HSE passed its MOT?

YP52 HSE has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2024.

Is YP52 HSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP52 HSE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YP52 HSE?

YP52 HSE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.