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YE02 YLZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 212,089 miles on the clock, averaging 10,950 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 YLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,089
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,950

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,089 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year10,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YE02 YLZ 58k97k135k174k212k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,089 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage201,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,086 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage190,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,802 miles
Since last MOT+12,183 miles
PASS
Mileage178,619 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,611 miles
Since last MOT+12,506 miles
PASS
Mileage166,105 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,104 miles
Since last MOT+11,428 miles
PASS
Mileage154,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,243 miles
PASS
Mileage144,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,433 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
PASS
Mileage130,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,469 miles
Since last MOT+14,495 miles
PASS
Mileage115,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,974 miles
Since last MOT+13,032 miles
PASS
Mileage102,942 miles
Since last MOT+13,386 miles
PASS
Mileage89,556 miles
Since last MOT+17,447 miles
PASS
Mileage72,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage69,630 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage63,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage58,464 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 YLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYE — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YE02 YLZ

What car is YE02 YLZ?

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

What is the mileage of YE02 YLZ?

The last recorded mileage for YE02 YLZ was 212,089 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE02 YLZ passed its MOT?

YE02 YLZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2020.

Is YE02 YLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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