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YE02 BTU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 72,324 miles on the clock, averaging 3,758 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YE02 BTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,758

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YE02 BTU 14k29k43k58k72k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,324 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,322 miles
Since last MOT+21,384 miles
PASS
Mileage50,938 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,484 miles
PASS
Mileage43,451 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage41,993 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,851 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
PASS
Mileage40,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage38,157 miles
Since last MOT+1,845 miles
PASS
Mileage36,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,778 miles
PASS
Mileage34,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage32,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,044 miles
PASS
Mileage30,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage28,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,377 miles
PASS
Mileage25,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage23,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage20,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage17,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage14,472 miles

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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

RegistrationYE02 BTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYE — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YE02 BTU

What car is YE02 BTU?

YE02 BTU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YE02 BTU?

The last recorded mileage for YE02 BTU was 72,324 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE02 BTU passed its MOT?

YE02 BTU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2021.

Is YE02 BTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YE02 BTU 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 YE02 BTU?

YE02 BTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.