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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 165,166 miles on the clock, averaging 8,807 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 OU02 YZB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,166 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,394 |
| Average per year | 8,807 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU02 YZB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About OU02 YZB
What car is OU02 YZB?
OU02 YZB is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU02 YZB?
The last recorded mileage for OU02 YZB was 165,166 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU02 YZB passed its MOT?
OU02 YZB has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2022.
Is OU02 YZB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU02 YZB 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 OU02 YZB?
OU02 YZB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.