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AE51 OFU

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 57,413 miles on the clock, averaging 2,896 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 OFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,413
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
2,896

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 reading57,413 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,397
Average per year2,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 OFU 36k41k47k52k57k '06'14'11

Check AE51 OFU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,413 miles
Since last MOT+1,397 miles
PASS
Mileage56,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,016 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage56,008 miles
Since last MOT+884 miles
PASS
Mileage55,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage53,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage46,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,526 miles
PASS
Mileage36,156 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OFU
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 OFU

What car is AE51 OFU?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 OFU?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 OFU was 57,413 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 OFU passed its MOT?

AE51 OFU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Mar 2014.

Is AE51 OFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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