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YK02 LBE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 152,303 miles on the clock, averaging 6,181 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 LBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,181

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,819
Average per year6,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK02 LBE 116k125k134k143k152k '06'12'08

Check YK02 LBE

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage152,303 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage147,484 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,477 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage142,813 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage131,820 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage122,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage116,085 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 LBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YK02 LBE

What car is YK02 LBE?

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

What is the mileage of YK02 LBE?

The last recorded mileage for YK02 LBE was 152,303 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK02 LBE passed its MOT?

YK02 LBE has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 24 Apr 2012.

Is YK02 LBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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