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YS52 SEO

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 194,417 miles on the clock, averaging 8,296 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 YS52 SEO

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,296

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading194,417 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,296
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS52 SEO 47k84k120k157k194k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,153 miles
PASS
Mileage185,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,264 miles
Since last MOT+3,961 miles
PASS
Mileage181,303 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage177,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage172,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage169,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage162,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,509 miles
PASS
Mileage151,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,971 miles
Since last MOT+15,874 miles
PASS
Mileage136,097 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage121,809 miles
Since last MOT+9,094 miles
PASS
Mileage112,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage105,071 miles
Since last MOT+13,589 miles
PASS
Mileage91,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,144 miles
PASS
Mileage83,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,164 miles
PASS
Mileage75,174 miles
Since last MOT+14,136 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,038 miles
Since last MOT+14,501 miles
PASS
Mileage46,537 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 SEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YS52 SEO

What car is YS52 SEO?

YS52 SEO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YS52 SEO?

The last recorded mileage for YS52 SEO was 194,417 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS52 SEO passed its MOT?

YS52 SEO has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2024.

Is YS52 SEO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS52 SEO 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 YS52 SEO?

YS52 SEO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.