Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 189,575 miles on the clock, averaging 8,786 miles per year, around 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 VYL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 189,575 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,786 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA02 VYL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About EA02 VYL
What car is EA02 VYL?
EA02 VYL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EA02 VYL?
The last recorded mileage for EA02 VYL was 189,575 miles, recorded on 21 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA02 VYL passed its MOT?
EA02 VYL has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2019.
Is EA02 VYL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA02 VYL 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 VYL?
EA02 VYL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.