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OY02 YRX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 196,751 miles on the clock, averaging 10,325 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 YRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,325

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,751 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY02 YRX 82k110k139k168k197k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,751 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,739 miles
Since last MOT+14,990 miles
PASS
Mileage181,749 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,747 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
PASS
Mileage181,726 miles
Since last MOT+12,644 miles
PASS
Mileage169,082 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage162,132 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,811 miles
Since last MOT+10,550 miles
PASS
Mileage142,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,261 miles
Since last MOT+17,125 miles
PASS
Mileage125,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,136 miles
Since last MOT+17,773 miles
PASS
Mileage107,363 miles
Since last MOT+15,498 miles
PASS
Mileage91,865 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage90,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,362 miles
PASS
Mileage81,700 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY02 YRX

What car is OY02 YRX?

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

What is the mileage of OY02 YRX?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 YRX was 196,751 miles, recorded on 25 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 YRX passed its MOT?

OY02 YRX has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2017.

Is OY02 YRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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