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YE02 OLU

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 218,877 miles on the clock, averaging 10,311 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YE02 OLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,877
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
10,311

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year10,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YE02 OLU 57k97k138k178k219k '06'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,877 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,954 miles
PASS
Mileage208,910 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,463 miles
PASS
Mileage199,414 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,358 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
PASS
Mileage187,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,775 miles
Since last MOT+11,483 miles
PASS
Mileage176,292 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,785 miles
PASS
Mileage165,499 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage161,067 miles
Since last MOT+8,360 miles
PASS
Mileage152,707 miles
Since last MOT+15,998 miles
PASS
Mileage136,709 miles
Since last MOT+14,294 miles
PASS
Mileage122,415 miles
Since last MOT+15,854 miles
PASS
Mileage106,561 miles
Since last MOT+15,172 miles
PASS
Mileage91,389 miles
Since last MOT+11,057 miles
PASS
Mileage80,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage73,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage64,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage56,766 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,669 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 OLU
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 OLU

What car is YE02 OLU?

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

What is the mileage of YE02 OLU?

The last recorded mileage for YE02 OLU was 218,877 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE02 OLU passed its MOT?

YE02 OLU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2022.

Is YE02 OLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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