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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 181,412 miles on the clock, averaging 10,914 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OY02 GCO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,412 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 31,519 |
| Average per year | 10,914 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | OY02 GCO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About OY02 GCO
What car is OY02 GCO?
OY02 GCO is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OY02 GCO?
The last recorded mileage for OY02 GCO was 181,412 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY02 GCO passed its MOT?
OY02 GCO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2018.
Is OY02 GCO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY02 GCO 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 OY02 GCO?
OY02 GCO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.