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YP52 LRE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 138,468 miles on the clock, averaging 7,576 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 YP52 LRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,576

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 reading138,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,576
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP52 LRE 43k67k91k115k138k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,468 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage131,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,823 miles
PASS
Mileage123,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage115,536 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage105,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage98,392 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,371 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage91,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,873 miles
PASS
Mileage84,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage77,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage69,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
PASS
Mileage60,641 miles
Since last MOT+8,575 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,066 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
PASS
Mileage42,844 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

RegistrationYP52 LRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YP52 LRE

What car is YP52 LRE?

YP52 LRE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YP52 LRE?

The last recorded mileage for YP52 LRE was 138,468 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP52 LRE passed its MOT?

YP52 LRE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2019.

Is YP52 LRE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP52 LRE 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 YP52 LRE?

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