2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YP52 UCE
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 186,285 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP52 UCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 186,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP52 UCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (YP52 UCE) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YP52 UCE Mileage History
- 21/09/2022167,539 mi
- 13/09/2023173,377 mi+5,838 mi
- 12/11/2024180,069 mi+6,692 mi
- 05/11/2025186,067 mi+5,998 mi
- 11/11/2025186,285 mi+218 mi
Average of roughly 5,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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