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AF51 BWO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 139,085 miles on the clock, averaging 8,531 miles per year, around 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 BWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,531

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,876
Average per year8,531
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF51 BWO 44k68k91k115k139k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage131,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage122,029 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage106,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage98,690 miles
Since last MOT+8,801 miles
PASS
Mileage89,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,889 miles
Since last MOT+9,834 miles
PASS
Mileage80,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,637 miles
PASS
Mileage70,418 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage61,885 miles
Since last MOT+10,882 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage43,890 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,843 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BWO
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 BWO

What car is AF51 BWO?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 BWO?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 BWO was 139,085 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 BWO passed its MOT?

AF51 BWO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.

Is AF51 BWO ULEZ compliant?

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

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