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YN02 RYB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 129,191 miles on the clock, averaging 5,939 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 YN02 RYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,939

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,191 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,939
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN02 RYB 57k75k93k111k129k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,191 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,213 miles
PASS
Mileage127,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage121,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage114,080 miles
Since last MOT+11,214 miles
PASS
Mileage102,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,371 miles
PASS
Mileage94,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage85,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,268 miles
PASS
Mileage75,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage69,129 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage66,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage57,414 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

RegistrationYN02 RYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YN02 RYB

What car is YN02 RYB?

YN02 RYB is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YN02 RYB?

The last recorded mileage for YN02 RYB was 129,191 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN02 RYB passed its MOT?

YN02 RYB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2019.

Is YN02 RYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN02 RYB 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 YN02 RYB?

YN02 RYB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.