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LA02 YGV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 78,529 miles on the clock, averaging 2,064 miles per year, well below 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 LA02 YGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,064

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year2,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA02 YGV 49k57k64k71k79k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,529 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage70,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage63,452 miles
Since last MOT+340 miles
PASS
Mileage63,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,112 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage62,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,133 miles
PASS
Mileage61,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage59,574 miles
Since last MOT+633 miles
PASS
Mileage58,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,941 miles
Since last MOT+656 miles
PASS
Mileage58,285 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,115 miles
PASS
Mileage57,166 miles
Since last MOT+643 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,523 miles
Since last MOT+489 miles
PASS
Mileage56,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage54,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage51,315 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage49,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,245 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 YGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LA02 YGV

What car is LA02 YGV?

LA02 YGV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA02 YGV?

The last recorded mileage for LA02 YGV was 78,529 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA02 YGV passed its MOT?

LA02 YGV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2023.

Is LA02 YGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA02 YGV 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 LA02 YGV?

LA02 YGV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.