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YY51 EXV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Beverley, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 114,579 miles on the clock, averaging 10,151 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 YY51 EXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,151

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,718
Average per year10,151
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YY51 EXV 49k66k82k98k115k '05'12'10

Check YY51 EXV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage106,861 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,859 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage95,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,336 miles
Since last MOT+11,412 miles
PASS
Mileage83,924 miles
Since last MOT+11,261 miles
PASS
Mileage72,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,663 miles
Since last MOT+11,451 miles
PASS
Mileage61,212 miles
Since last MOT+11,798 miles
PASS
Mileage49,414 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

RegistrationYY51 EXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YY51 EXV

What car is YY51 EXV?

YY51 EXV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2002.

What is the mileage of YY51 EXV?

The last recorded mileage for YY51 EXV was 114,579 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY51 EXV passed its MOT?

YY51 EXV has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2012.

Is YY51 EXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY51 EXV 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 YY51 EXV?

YY51 EXV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.