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OY02 YHR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 222,911 miles on the clock, averaging 9,514 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 YHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,514

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 reading222,911 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,514
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY02 YHR 117k143k170k196k223k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,911 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,908 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage220,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage216,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage208,569 miles
Since last MOT+15,343 miles
PASS
Mileage193,226 miles
Since last MOT+18,525 miles
PASS
Mileage174,701 miles
Since last MOT+15,354 miles
PASS
Mileage159,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage151,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage145,818 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage137,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,793 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 YHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OY02 YHR

What car is OY02 YHR?

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

What is the mileage of OY02 YHR?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 YHR was 222,911 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 YHR passed its MOT?

OY02 YHR has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2018.

Is OY02 YHR ULEZ compliant?

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

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