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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 176,833 miles on the clock, averaging 6,959 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 YK02 EBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 176,833 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,343 |
| Average per year | 6,959 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | YK02 EBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YK — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YK02 EBU
What car is YK02 EBU?
YK02 EBU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YK02 EBU?
The last recorded mileage for YK02 EBU was 176,833 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YK02 EBU passed its MOT?
YK02 EBU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2024.
Is YK02 EBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK02 EBU 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 YK02 EBU?
YK02 EBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.