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BP51 TFV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 101,763 miles on the clock, averaging 7,031 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BP51 TFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,763
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,031

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,763 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,031
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP51 TFV 36k53k69k85k102k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,763 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,762 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,760 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
PASS
Mileage92,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage85,998 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage78,825 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage71,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage65,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage58,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
Mileage51,307 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,727 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage36,464 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 TFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BP51 TFV

What car is BP51 TFV?

BP51 TFV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BP51 TFV?

The last recorded mileage for BP51 TFV was 101,763 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP51 TFV passed its MOT?

BP51 TFV has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2015.

Is BP51 TFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP51 TFV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BP51 TFV?

BP51 TFV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.