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YY52 CGU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Beverley, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 137,601 miles on the clock, averaging 5,596 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YY52 CGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,596

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,601 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,508
Average per year5,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY52 CGU 24k52k81k109k138k '05'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage131,093 miles
PASS
Mileage156,951 miles
Since last MOT+659 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,292 miles
Since last MOT+14,262 miles
PASS
Mileage142,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage137,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage131,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage126,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage118,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage112,700 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage108,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage102,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage96,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage88,247 miles
Since last MOT+11,028 miles
PASS
Mileage77,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,219 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
PASS
Mileage65,998 miles
Since last MOT+10,065 miles
PASS
Mileage55,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage46,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage37,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage30,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage23,926 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 CGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YY52 CGU

What car is YY52 CGU?

YY52 CGU is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2002.

What is the mileage of YY52 CGU?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 CGU was 137,601 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 CGU passed its MOT?

YY52 CGU has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 25 Mar 2026.

Is YY52 CGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY52 CGU 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 YY52 CGU?

YY52 CGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.