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YY52 JTO

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 238,426 miles on the clock, averaging 9,177 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 YY52 JTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,177

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 reading238,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,862
Average per year9,177
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY52 JTO 69k111k154k196k238k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,426 miles
Since last MOT+19,862 miles
PASS
Mileage218,564 miles
Since last MOT+11,319 miles
PASS
Mileage207,245 miles
Since last MOT+25,797 miles
PASS
Mileage181,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage175,527 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage172,590 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage169,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage161,738 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage156,811 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage148,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage142,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,123 miles
PASS
Mileage133,129 miles
Since last MOT+9,712 miles
PASS
Mileage123,417 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage113,368 miles
Since last MOT+10,713 miles
PASS
Mileage102,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,375 miles
PASS
Mileage93,280 miles
Since last MOT+9,117 miles
PASS
Mileage84,163 miles
Since last MOT+15,095 miles
PASS
Mileage69,068 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

RegistrationYY52 JTO
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 JTO

What car is YY52 JTO?

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

What is the mileage of YY52 JTO?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 JTO was 238,426 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 JTO passed its MOT?

YY52 JTO has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2025.

Is YY52 JTO ULEZ compliant?

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

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