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PY02 UUB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 181,208 miles on the clock, averaging 8,902 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 PY02 UUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,902

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,208 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,902
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY02 UUB 25k64k103k142k181k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage174,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage163,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage154,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,987 miles
Since last MOT+13,107 miles
PASS
Mileage141,880 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,879 miles
Since last MOT+13,784 miles
PASS
Mileage128,095 miles
Since last MOT+210 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,885 miles
Since last MOT+10,913 miles
PASS
Mileage116,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage114,807 miles
Since last MOT+11,855 miles
PASS
Mileage102,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,952 miles
Since last MOT+11,639 miles
PASS
Mileage91,313 miles
Since last MOT+11,280 miles
PASS
Mileage80,033 miles
Since last MOT+10,832 miles
PASS
Mileage69,201 miles
Since last MOT+11,029 miles
PASS
Mileage58,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage49,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage47,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage44,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage38,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage32,660 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,803 miles
PASS
Mileage24,838 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 UUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PY02 UUB

What car is PY02 UUB?

PY02 UUB is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PY02 UUB?

The last recorded mileage for PY02 UUB was 181,208 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY02 UUB passed its MOT?

PY02 UUB has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2023.

Is PY02 UUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY02 UUB 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 PY02 UUB?

PY02 UUB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.