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BC51 NRU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 137,388 miles on the clock, averaging 8,785 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for BC51 NRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,785

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,388 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC51 NRU 27k54k82k110k137k '05'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,388 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage134,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage129,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,375 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage123,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,301 miles
Since last MOT+8,495 miles
PASS
Mileage114,806 miles
Since last MOT+1,103 miles
PASS
Mileage113,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage106,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage96,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage87,205 miles
Since last MOT+14,363 miles
PASS
Mileage72,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,842 miles
Since last MOT+10,742 miles
PASS
Mileage62,100 miles
Since last MOT+13,857 miles
PASS
Mileage48,243 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage34,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage26,815 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BC51 NRU

What car is BC51 NRU?

BC51 NRU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BC51 NRU?

The last recorded mileage for BC51 NRU was 137,388 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC51 NRU passed its MOT?

BC51 NRU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2018.

Is BC51 NRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC51 NRU 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 BC51 NRU?

BC51 NRU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.