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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 135,050 miles on the clock, averaging 6,995 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MA02 YOW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,050 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,719 |
| Average per year | 6,995 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA02 YOW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MA02 YOW
What car is MA02 YOW?
MA02 YOW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MA02 YOW?
The last recorded mileage for MA02 YOW was 135,050 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA02 YOW passed its MOT?
MA02 YOW has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.
Is MA02 YOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA02 YOW 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 MA02 YOW?
MA02 YOW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.