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 Petrol 1598cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 221,392 miles on the clock, averaging 18,173 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 GY02 GRU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 221,392 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 29,624 |
| Average per year | 18,173 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY02 GRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 GRU
What car is GY02 GRU?
GY02 GRU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY02 GRU?
The last recorded mileage for GY02 GRU was 221,392 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY02 GRU passed its MOT?
GY02 GRU has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2011.
Is GY02 GRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY02 GRU 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 GY02 GRU?
GY02 GRU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.