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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 165,407 miles on the clock, averaging 6,908 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 UMU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 165,407 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,900 |
| Average per year | 6,908 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 UMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UMU
What car is YJ02 UMU?
YJ02 UMU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YJ02 UMU?
The last recorded mileage for YJ02 UMU was 165,407 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YJ02 UMU passed its MOT?
YJ02 UMU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2017.
Is YJ02 UMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ02 UMU 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 UMU?
YJ02 UMU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.