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AF51 NUW

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 203,021 miles on the clock, averaging 13,741 miles per year, above 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 NUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,741

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,021 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,741
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF51 NUW 51k89k127k165k203k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,021 miles
Since last MOT+17,953 miles
PASS
Mileage185,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,068 miles
Since last MOT+21,182 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,886 miles
Since last MOT+17,358 miles
PASS
Mileage146,528 miles
Since last MOT+15,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,745 miles
PASS
Mileage120,539 miles
Since last MOT+10,630 miles
PASS
Mileage109,909 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,903 miles
Since last MOT+10,315 miles
PASS
Mileage99,588 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,793 miles
PASS
Mileage88,792 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage77,213 miles
Since last MOT+13,941 miles
PASS
Mileage63,272 miles
Since last MOT+11,918 miles
PASS
Mileage51,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,354 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF51 NUW

What car is AF51 NUW?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 NUW?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 NUW was 203,021 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 NUW passed its MOT?

AF51 NUW has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2017.

Is AF51 NUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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