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EU02 YZL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 132,929 miles on the clock, averaging 7,777 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EU02 YZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,777

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,831
Average per year7,777
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU02 YZL 31k56k82k107k133k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,929 miles
Since last MOT+9,831 miles
PASS
Mileage123,098 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,036 miles
PASS
Mileage114,027 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage109,724 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage102,923 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,864 miles
PASS
Mileage97,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage89,665 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,166 miles
PASS
Mileage82,401 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
PASS
Mileage72,592 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage62,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage47,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage40,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage30,999 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EU02 YZL

What car is EU02 YZL?

EU02 YZL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU02 YZL?

The last recorded mileage for EU02 YZL was 132,929 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU02 YZL passed its MOT?

EU02 YZL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2019.

Is EU02 YZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU02 YZL 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 EU02 YZL?

EU02 YZL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.