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AE51 OFR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 136,668 miles on the clock, averaging 5,717 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 AE51 OFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,717

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 reading136,668 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,717
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 OFR 39k63k88k112k137k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,668 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,667 miles
Since last MOT+18,937 miles
PASS
Mileage117,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage116,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,218 miles
PASS
Mileage133,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,895 miles
Since last MOT+20,193 miles
PASS
Mileage113,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,219 miles
PASS
Mileage112,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage109,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage103,420 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage94,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage87,874 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage82,144 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage79,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,870 miles
PASS
Mileage77,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage73,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage65,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage56,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage47,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage38,615 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 OFR

What car is AE51 OFR?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 OFR?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 OFR was 136,668 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 OFR passed its MOT?

AE51 OFR has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2023.

Is AE51 OFR ULEZ compliant?

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

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