Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 188,929 miles on the clock, averaging 12,354 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 EA02 BYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 188,929 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,300 |
| Average per year | 12,354 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EA02 BYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About EA02 BYW
What car is EA02 BYW?
EA02 BYW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EA02 BYW?
The last recorded mileage for EA02 BYW was 188,929 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA02 BYW passed its MOT?
EA02 BYW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2015.
Is EA02 BYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA02 BYW 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 EA02 BYW?
EA02 BYW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.