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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 201,503 miles on the clock, averaging 7,513 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 YB02 BUF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 201,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18 |
| Average per year | 7,513 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YB02 BUF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YB02 BUF
What car is YB02 BUF?
YB02 BUF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YB02 BUF?
The last recorded mileage for YB02 BUF was 201,503 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB02 BUF passed its MOT?
YB02 BUF has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2025.
Is YB02 BUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB02 BUF 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 YB02 BUF?
YB02 BUF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.