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EA02 VYC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 107,347 miles on the clock, averaging 4,430 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for EA02 VYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,430

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

Low mileage
Latest reading107,347 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year4,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA02 VYC 17k39k62k85k107k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,347 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,329 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage106,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage105,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,561 miles
PASS
Mileage103,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage101,731 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,265 miles
PASS
Mileage99,464 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage95,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage92,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage89,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage84,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,675 miles
PASS
Mileage79,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage72,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage65,498 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage60,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage54,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage43,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
PASS
Mileage37,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage30,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage23,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage16,578 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EA02 VYC

What car is EA02 VYC?

EA02 VYC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA02 VYC?

The last recorded mileage for EA02 VYC was 107,347 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA02 VYC passed its MOT?

EA02 VYC has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is EA02 VYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA02 VYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA02 VYC?

EA02 VYC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.