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YS52 TUU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 157,866 miles on the clock, averaging 11,437 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 YS52 TUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,866
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,437

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,866 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,437
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YS52 TUU 25k58k92k125k158k '05'17'12

Check YS52 TUU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,866 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,057 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage137,515 miles
Since last MOT+12,636 miles
PASS
Mileage124,879 miles
Since last MOT+12,471 miles
PASS
Mileage112,408 miles
Since last MOT+19,638 miles
PASS
Mileage92,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage87,308 miles
Since last MOT+9,660 miles
PASS
Mileage77,648 miles
Since last MOT+10,717 miles
PASS
Mileage66,931 miles
Since last MOT+10,370 miles
PASS
Mileage56,561 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage44,864 miles
Since last MOT+11,643 miles
PASS
Mileage33,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage25,165 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

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

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About YS52 TUU

What car is YS52 TUU?

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

What is the mileage of YS52 TUU?

The last recorded mileage for YS52 TUU was 157,866 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS52 TUU passed its MOT?

YS52 TUU has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jul 2017.

Is YS52 TUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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