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LA02 YKP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 143,822 miles on the clock, averaging 6,028 miles per year, 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 YKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,028

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,454
Average per year6,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA02 YKP 76k93k110k127k144k '06'17'09

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage137,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage128,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage120,737 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
PASS
Mileage112,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage106,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage98,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,691 miles
PASS
Mileage92,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage85,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage85,907 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,834 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
PASS
Mileage85,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage83,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage79,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage75,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,918 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 YKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LA02 YKP

What car is LA02 YKP?

LA02 YKP is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LA02 YKP?

The last recorded mileage for LA02 YKP was 143,822 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA02 YKP passed its MOT?

LA02 YKP has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2017.

Is LA02 YKP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA02 YKP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 YKP?

LA02 YKP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.