Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 163,063 miles on the clock, averaging 9,293 miles per year, above 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 GK02 LYV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,063 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,807 |
| Average per year | 9,293 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK02 LYV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GK — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GK02 LYV
What car is GK02 LYV?
GK02 LYV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.
What is the mileage of GK02 LYV?
The last recorded mileage for GK02 LYV was 163,063 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK02 LYV passed its MOT?
GK02 LYV has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2016.
Is GK02 LYV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK02 LYV 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 GK02 LYV?
GK02 LYV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.