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YR02 NPG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 167,636 miles on the clock, averaging 9,258 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 YR02 NPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,636
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,258

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,636 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,053
Average per year9,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR02 NPG 82k103k125k146k168k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,636 miles
Since last MOT+13,053 miles
PASS
Mileage154,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,653 miles
PASS
Mileage142,930 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,474 miles
PASS
Mileage133,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,940 miles
PASS
Mileage122,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,666 miles
Since last MOT+10,409 miles
PASS
Mileage102,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage96,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,740 miles
PASS
Mileage84,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage81,999 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,710 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

RegistrationYR02 NPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YR02 NPG

What car is YR02 NPG?

YR02 NPG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YR02 NPG?

The last recorded mileage for YR02 NPG was 167,636 miles, recorded on 27 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR02 NPG passed its MOT?

YR02 NPG has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2015.

Is YR02 NPG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR02 NPG 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 YR02 NPG?

YR02 NPG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.