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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 198,942 miles on the clock, averaging 8,761 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 YC02 OWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 198,942 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25 |
| Average per year | 8,761 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | YC02 OWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YC02 OWE
What car is YC02 OWE?
YC02 OWE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YC02 OWE?
The last recorded mileage for YC02 OWE was 198,942 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC02 OWE passed its MOT?
YC02 OWE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2017.
Is YC02 OWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC02 OWE 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 YC02 OWE?
YC02 OWE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.