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OY02 OPE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 166,852 miles on the clock, averaging 9,150 miles per year, above 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 OY02 OPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,150

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,221
Average per year9,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY02 OPE 47k77k107k137k167k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,852 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
PASS
Mileage155,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,631 miles
Since last MOT+11,247 miles
PASS
Mileage144,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage136,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage130,410 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage125,037 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,036 miles
Since last MOT+12,803 miles
PASS
Mileage112,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,233 miles
Since last MOT+17,570 miles
PASS
Mileage94,663 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage81,644 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage76,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage71,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage67,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage60,300 miles
Since last MOT+13,099 miles
PASS
Mileage47,201 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 OPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OY02 OPE

What car is OY02 OPE?

OY02 OPE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY02 OPE?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 OPE was 166,852 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 OPE passed its MOT?

OY02 OPE has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2019.

Is OY02 OPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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