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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 216,660 miles on the clock, averaging 8,495 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 OY02 VYA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 216,660 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,495 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 VYA |
| 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 VYA
What car is OY02 VYA?
OY02 VYA is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OY02 VYA?
The last recorded mileage for OY02 VYA was 216,660 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY02 VYA passed its MOT?
OY02 VYA has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.
Is OY02 VYA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY02 VYA 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 VYA?
OY02 VYA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.