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BP51 XXE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 137,424 miles on the clock, averaging 10,944 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BP51 XXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,424
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,944

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 reading137,424 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP51 XXE 45k68k91k114k137k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,424 miles
Since last MOT+17,422 miles
PASS
Mileage120,002 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,998 miles
Since last MOT+16,796 miles
PASS
Mileage103,202 miles
Since last MOT+13,916 miles
PASS
Mileage89,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,286 miles
Since last MOT+14,382 miles
PASS
Mileage74,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage71,655 miles
Since last MOT+8,101 miles
PASS
Mileage63,554 miles
Since last MOT+8,874 miles
PASS
Mileage54,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage45,470 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BP51 XXE

What car is BP51 XXE?

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

What is the mileage of BP51 XXE?

The last recorded mileage for BP51 XXE was 137,424 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP51 XXE passed its MOT?

BP51 XXE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2014.

Is BP51 XXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP51 XXE 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 XXE?

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