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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 127,606 miles on the clock, averaging 12,534 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YL02 AFA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,534 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 5 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 | YL02 AFA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YL02 AFA
What car is YL02 AFA?
YL02 AFA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YL02 AFA?
The last recorded mileage for YL02 AFA was 127,606 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL02 AFA passed its MOT?
YL02 AFA has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jul 2008.
Is YL02 AFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL02 AFA 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 YL02 AFA?
YL02 AFA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.