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YP02 DXL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 169,362 miles on the clock, averaging 9,600 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 YP02 DXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,600

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 reading169,362 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP02 DXL 65k91k117k143k169k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,362 miles
Since last MOT+31,606 miles
PASS
Mileage137,756 miles
Since last MOT+12,426 miles
PASS
Mileage125,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage117,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage111,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage107,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage102,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage97,058 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage88,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage81,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage74,584 miles
Since last MOT+9,990 miles
PASS
Mileage64,594 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

RegistrationYP02 DXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YP02 DXL

What car is YP02 DXL?

YP02 DXL is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YP02 DXL?

The last recorded mileage for YP02 DXL was 169,362 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP02 DXL passed its MOT?

YP02 DXL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2017.

Is YP02 DXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP02 DXL 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 YP02 DXL?

YP02 DXL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.