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YA02 JCN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 142,225 miles on the clock, averaging 7,184 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 JCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,184

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA02 JCN 34k61k88k115k142k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,225 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage139,180 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage134,850 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,245 miles
PASS
Mileage125,601 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage119,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,499 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
PASS
Mileage115,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
PASS
Mileage108,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage102,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage94,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage89,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
PASS
Mileage80,763 miles
Since last MOT+9,910 miles
PASS
Mileage70,853 miles
Since last MOT+13,992 miles
PASS
Mileage56,861 miles
Since last MOT+17,659 miles
PASS
Mileage39,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage34,417 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 JCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YA02 JCN

What car is YA02 JCN?

YA02 JCN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YA02 JCN?

The last recorded mileage for YA02 JCN was 142,225 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA02 JCN passed its MOT?

YA02 JCN has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2021.

Is YA02 JCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA02 JCN 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 JCN?

YA02 JCN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.