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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 128,206 miles on the clock, averaging 8,449 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 GY02 GPU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,206 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,788 |
| Average per year | 8,449 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY02 GPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GY02 GPU
What car is GY02 GPU?
GY02 GPU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY02 GPU?
The last recorded mileage for GY02 GPU was 128,206 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY02 GPU passed its MOT?
GY02 GPU has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 4 Mar 2014.
Is GY02 GPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY02 GPU 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 GY02 GPU?
GY02 GPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.