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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 275,861 miles on the clock, averaging 11,295 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 EF02 YVD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 275,861 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,866 |
| Average per year | 11,295 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 | EF02 YVD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About EF02 YVD
What car is EF02 YVD?
EF02 YVD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EF02 YVD?
The last recorded mileage for EF02 YVD was 275,861 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF02 YVD passed its MOT?
EF02 YVD has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2025.
Is EF02 YVD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 YVD 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 EF02 YVD?
EF02 YVD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.