Vehicle summary
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 1781cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 139,158 miles on the clock, averaging 8,646 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG51 VSL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 139,158 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,646 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG51 VSL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BG51 VSL
What car is BG51 VSL?
BG51 VSL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BG51 VSL?
The last recorded mileage for BG51 VSL was 139,158 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG51 VSL passed its MOT?
BG51 VSL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2016.
Is BG51 VSL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 VSL 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 BG51 VSL?
BG51 VSL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.