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YR02 OPG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 126,098 miles on the clock, averaging 6,973 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for YR02 OPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,973

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 reading126,098 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,973
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR02 OPG 24k49k75k101k126k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,098 miles
Since last MOT+11,157 miles
PASS
Mileage114,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,511 miles
PASS
Mileage106,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage98,897 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,750 miles
Since last MOT+9,537 miles
PASS
Mileage89,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,213 miles
Since last MOT+14,549 miles
PASS
Mileage74,664 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,573 miles
Since last MOT+12,359 miles
PASS
Mileage62,214 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,185 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage53,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,215 miles
PASS
Mileage46,434 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage43,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage40,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage36,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage32,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,150 miles
PASS
Mileage28,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage23,901 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 OPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YR02 OPG

What car is YR02 OPG?

YR02 OPG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YR02 OPG?

The last recorded mileage for YR02 OPG was 126,098 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR02 OPG passed its MOT?

YR02 OPG has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2020.

Is YR02 OPG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR02 OPG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YR02 OPG?

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