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AP51 AFO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Norwich, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 165,868 miles on the clock, averaging 7,880 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 AP51 AFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,868
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,880

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,868 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year7,880
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 AFO 63k89k115k140k166k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,868 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,038 miles
PASS
Mileage163,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage160,723 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage157,401 miles
Since last MOT+13,574 miles
PASS
Mileage143,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage135,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage127,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage117,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,011 miles
PASS
Mileage108,862 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,690 miles
Since last MOT+11,107 miles
PASS
Mileage97,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,845 miles
PASS
Mileage85,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,584 miles
PASS
Mileage75,154 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage63,186 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 AFO

What car is AP51 AFO?

AP51 AFO is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AP51 AFO?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 AFO was 165,868 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 AFO passed its MOT?

AP51 AFO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2019.

Is AP51 AFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 AFO 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 AP51 AFO?

AP51 AFO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.