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AE51 ODX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 128,965 miles on the clock, averaging 3,230 miles per year, well 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 AE51 ODX

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,230

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading128,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year3,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 ODX 66k82k97k113k129k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,965 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,934 miles
Since last MOT+15,074 miles
PASS
Mileage113,860 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,751 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage113,743 miles
Since last MOT+641 miles
PASS
Mileage113,102 miles
Since last MOT+795 miles
PASS
Mileage112,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,050 miles
PASS
Mileage111,257 miles
Since last MOT+860 miles
PASS
Mileage110,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage109,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,212 miles
Since last MOT+796 miles
PASS
Mileage108,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage105,898 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
PASS
Mileage104,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage102,438 miles
Since last MOT+1,289 miles
PASS
Mileage101,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage99,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,271 miles
PASS
Mileage97,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,306 miles
Since last MOT+1,134 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,230 miles
PASS
Mileage94,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage90,536 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,205 miles
Since last MOT+10,645 miles
PASS
Mileage79,560 miles
Since last MOT+13,769 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,791 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ODX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 ODX

What car is AE51 ODX?

AE51 ODX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE51 ODX?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 ODX was 128,965 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 ODX passed its MOT?

AE51 ODX has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2025.

Is AE51 ODX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 ODX 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 AE51 ODX?

AE51 ODX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.