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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 165,628 miles on the clock, averaging 14,586 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 PL02 YWY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,628 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,705 |
| Average per year | 14,586 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL02 YWY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About PL02 YWY
What car is PL02 YWY?
PL02 YWY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PL02 YWY?
The last recorded mileage for PL02 YWY was 165,628 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL02 YWY passed its MOT?
PL02 YWY has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jul 2013.
Is PL02 YWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 YWY 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 PL02 YWY?
PL02 YWY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.