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AF51 BGX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 111,021 miles on the clock, averaging 5,526 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 AF51 BGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,526

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

Below average
Latest reading111,021 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,793
Average per year5,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 BGX 49k64k80k96k111k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,021 miles
Since last MOT+14,793 miles
PASS
Mileage96,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage93,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage90,514 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
Mileage83,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage73,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage68,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage67,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,164 miles
PASS
Mileage62,357 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage55,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage48,983 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AF51 BGX

What car is AF51 BGX?

AF51 BGX is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF51 BGX?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 BGX was 111,021 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 BGX passed its MOT?

AF51 BGX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2017.

Is AF51 BGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF51 BGX 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 AF51 BGX?

AF51 BGX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.