Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 140,185 miles on the clock, averaging 5,969 miles per year, 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 YS52 XBV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,185 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 5,969 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YS52 XBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YS — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YS52 XBV
What car is YS52 XBV?
YS52 XBV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YS52 XBV?
The last recorded mileage for YS52 XBV was 140,185 miles, recorded on 25 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YS52 XBV passed its MOT?
YS52 XBV has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2020.
Is YS52 XBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS52 XBV 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 YS52 XBV?
YS52 XBV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.