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EY02 EKL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 139,559 miles on the clock, averaging 7,802 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 EY02 EKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,802

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,324
Average per year7,802
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY02 EKL 56k77k98k119k140k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,559 miles
Since last MOT+16,324 miles
PASS
Mileage123,235 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage115,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,542 miles
PASS
Mileage108,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage104,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage96,643 miles
Since last MOT+15,076 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,567 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage72,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,833 miles
Since last MOT+3,290 miles
PASS
Mileage69,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage62,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage55,833 miles

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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

RegistrationEY02 EKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EY02 EKL

What car is EY02 EKL?

EY02 EKL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY02 EKL?

The last recorded mileage for EY02 EKL was 139,559 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY02 EKL passed its MOT?

EY02 EKL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2016.

Is EY02 EKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY02 EKL 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 EY02 EKL?

EY02 EKL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.