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YY52 JVL

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 138,348 miles on the clock, averaging 8,192 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YY52 JVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,192

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,731
Average per year8,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY52 JVL 22k51k80k109k138k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage132,617 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,616 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage129,691 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage126,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage121,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,378 miles
Since last MOT+6,958 miles
PASS
Mileage114,420 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,412 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,407 miles
Since last MOT+10,949 miles
PASS
Mileage94,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,458 miles
Since last MOT+11,479 miles
PASS
Mileage82,979 miles
Since last MOT+10,617 miles
PASS
Mileage72,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage63,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
PASS
Mileage53,907 miles
Since last MOT+11,267 miles
PASS
Mileage42,640 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage30,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage22,033 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,000 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 JVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YY52 JVL

What car is YY52 JVL?

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

What is the mileage of YY52 JVL?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 JVL was 138,348 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 JVL passed its MOT?

YY52 JVL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2019.

Is YY52 JVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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