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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 282,163 miles on the clock, averaging 10,785 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 GK02 UYM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 282,163 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,711 |
| Average per year | 10,785 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | GK02 UYM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 UYM
What car is GK02 UYM?
GK02 UYM is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.
What is the mileage of GK02 UYM?
The last recorded mileage for GK02 UYM was 282,163 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK02 UYM passed its MOT?
GK02 UYM has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2023.
Is GK02 UYM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK02 UYM 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 GK02 UYM?
GK02 UYM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.