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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 187,631 miles on the clock, averaging 6,587 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YJ02 UKL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 187,631 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,527 |
| Average per year | 6,587 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | YJ02 UKL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YJ — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YJ02 UKL
What car is YJ02 UKL?
YJ02 UKL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YJ02 UKL?
The last recorded mileage for YJ02 UKL was 187,631 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YJ02 UKL passed its MOT?
YJ02 UKL has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2025.
Is YJ02 UKL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ02 UKL 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 YJ02 UKL?
YJ02 UKL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.