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YC02 VJE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 221,236 miles on the clock, averaging 8,630 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 VJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,630

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading221,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,186
Average per year8,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC02 VJE 53k95k137k179k221k '06'25'15

Check YC02 VJE

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,186 miles
PASS
Mileage210,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage205,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage202,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage196,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,392 miles
PASS
Mileage185,691 miles
Since last MOT+21,620 miles
PASS
Mileage164,071 miles
Since last MOT+12,417 miles
PASS
Mileage151,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage142,259 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,214 miles
Since last MOT+8,018 miles
PASS
Mileage134,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage129,790 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage122,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,679 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage112,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,178 miles
PASS
Mileage101,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,235 miles
Since last MOT+10,664 miles
PASS
Mileage90,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,367 miles
PASS
Mileage79,204 miles
Since last MOT+10,970 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,234 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
PASS
Mileage60,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage56,262 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage53,334 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,167 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 VJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YC02 VJE

What car is YC02 VJE?

YC02 VJE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YC02 VJE?

The last recorded mileage for YC02 VJE was 221,236 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC02 VJE passed its MOT?

YC02 VJE has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2025.

Is YC02 VJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC02 VJE 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 VJE?

YC02 VJE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.