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YK02 GPE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 189,031 miles on the clock, averaging 7,626 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YK02 GPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,626

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading189,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year7,626
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YK02 GPE 113k132k151k170k189k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,031 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage182,826 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage176,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,838 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage170,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,603 miles
PASS
Mileage164,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage145,219 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage136,013 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage126,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage120,648 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage113,085 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

RegistrationYK02 GPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YK02 GPE

What car is YK02 GPE?

YK02 GPE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YK02 GPE?

The last recorded mileage for YK02 GPE was 189,031 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK02 GPE passed its MOT?

YK02 GPE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2015.

Is YK02 GPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK02 GPE 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 GPE?

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