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YK02 GOU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 209,210 miles on the clock, averaging 10,028 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for YK02 GOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,210
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,028

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,210 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year10,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK02 GOU 38k81k124k166k209k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,210 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,406 miles
PASS
Mileage202,789 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,787 miles
Since last MOT+16,169 miles
PASS
Mileage186,618 miles
Since last MOT+12,435 miles
PASS
Mileage174,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,183 miles
Since last MOT+11,609 miles
PASS
Mileage162,574 miles
Since last MOT+10,683 miles
PASS
Mileage151,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage140,877 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,871 miles
Since last MOT+12,116 miles
PASS
Mileage128,755 miles
Since last MOT+8,269 miles
PASS
Mileage120,486 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage107,105 miles
Since last MOT+12,137 miles
PASS
Mileage94,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage89,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage83,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage74,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,460 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage65,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage57,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage49,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,094 miles
PASS
Mileage38,054 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 GOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YK02 GOU

What car is YK02 GOU?

YK02 GOU is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YK02 GOU?

The last recorded mileage for YK02 GOU was 209,210 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK02 GOU passed its MOT?

YK02 GOU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2023.

Is YK02 GOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK02 GOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YK02 GOU?

YK02 GOU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.