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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 151,588 miles on the clock, averaging 6,124 miles per year, below 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 YA02 JAO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 151,588 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,974 |
| Average per year | 6,124 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YA02 JAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YA — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YA02 JAO
What car is YA02 JAO?
YA02 JAO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YA02 JAO?
The last recorded mileage for YA02 JAO was 151,588 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YA02 JAO passed its MOT?
YA02 JAO has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2025.
Is YA02 JAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA02 JAO 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 YA02 JAO?
YA02 JAO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.