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WR02 YLA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 130,878 miles on the clock, averaging 4,999 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WR02 YLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,999

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading130,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,810
Average per year4,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR02 YLA 71k86k101k116k131k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage127,068 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage123,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage119,764 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage116,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage113,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage109,658 miles
PASS
Mileage130,697 miles
Since last MOT+27,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage97,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage92,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage88,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage81,823 miles
Since last MOT+10,927 miles
PASS
Mileage70,896 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

RegistrationWR02 YLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WR02 YLA

What car is WR02 YLA?

WR02 YLA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WR02 YLA?

The last recorded mileage for WR02 YLA was 130,878 miles, recorded on 31 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR02 YLA passed its MOT?

WR02 YLA has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2018.

Is WR02 YLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR02 YLA 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 WR02 YLA?

WR02 YLA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.