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OY02 KAO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 184,632 miles on the clock, averaging 10,866 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 KAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,632
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,866

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,632 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-4,719
Average per year10,866
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY02 KAO 69k98k127k156k185k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,632 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,351 miles
Since last MOT+14,277 miles
PASS
Mileage175,074 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,067 miles
Since last MOT+13,238 miles
PASS
Mileage161,829 miles
Since last MOT+17,211 miles
PASS
Mileage144,618 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,329 miles
PASS
Mileage134,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,226 miles
PASS
Mileage126,056 miles
Since last MOT+10,829 miles
PASS
Mileage115,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage105,735 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage89,455 miles
Since last MOT+7,663 miles
PASS
Mileage81,792 miles
Since last MOT+12,856 miles
PASS
Mileage68,936 miles

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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

RegistrationOY02 KAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OY02 KAO

What car is OY02 KAO?

OY02 KAO is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY02 KAO?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 KAO was 184,632 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 KAO passed its MOT?

OY02 KAO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2016.

Is OY02 KAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY02 KAO 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 KAO?

OY02 KAO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.