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AF51 NLT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 166,695 miles on the clock, averaging 7,989 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 NLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,989

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year7,989
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF51 NLT 59k86k113k140k167k '06'19'14

Check AF51 NLT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,695 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,681 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage158,771 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage149,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage142,887 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage136,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,037 miles
Since last MOT+10,555 miles
PASS
Mileage125,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,707 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
PASS
Mileage109,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,107 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,890 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage95,502 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage86,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage78,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage69,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage58,843 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF51 NLT

What car is AF51 NLT?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 NLT?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 NLT was 166,695 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 NLT passed its MOT?

AF51 NLT has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2019.

Is AF51 NLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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