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AE51 OER

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 185,699 miles on the clock, averaging 8,247 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 OER

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,247

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,699 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 OER 84k110k135k160k186k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,258 miles
PASS
Mileage176,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage168,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage166,726 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage163,240 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage158,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,273 miles
PASS
Mileage153,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage149,087 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage132,586 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,582 miles
Since last MOT+15,388 miles
PASS
Mileage117,194 miles
Since last MOT+18,621 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,573 miles
Since last MOT+14,450 miles
PASS
Mileage84,123 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 OER

What car is AE51 OER?

AE51 OER is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE51 OER?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 OER was 185,699 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 OER passed its MOT?

AE51 OER has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2018.

Is AE51 OER ULEZ compliant?

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

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