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YP02 LPY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 35 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 14 (60% pass rate). It has 163,561 miles on the clock, averaging 6,003 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 YP02 LPY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,561
Last Mileage
Recorded
35
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 35 tests on record
6,003

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 reading163,561 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,003
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP02 LPY 45k75k104k134k164k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 35 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage160,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
PASS
Mileage157,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage155,063 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage151,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage145,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage138,488 miles
Since last MOT+10,461 miles
PASS
Mileage128,027 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage120,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage115,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage108,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,901 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage105,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage97,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage94,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,511 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage90,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage83,305 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
Mileage78,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,343 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage71,095 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage62,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage54,644 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,641 miles
Since last MOT+9,805 miles
PASS
Mileage44,836 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,830 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YP02 LPY

What car is YP02 LPY?

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

What is the mileage of YP02 LPY?

The last recorded mileage for YP02 LPY was 163,561 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP02 LPY passed its MOT?

YP02 LPY has had 35 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (21 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2025.

Is YP02 LPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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