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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 145,451 miles on the clock, averaging 6,873 miles per year, below 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 BT51 OSB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,451 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 6,873 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BT51 OSB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BT51 OSB
What car is BT51 OSB?
BT51 OSB is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BT51 OSB?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 OSB was 145,451 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 OSB passed its MOT?
BT51 OSB has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2020.
Is BT51 OSB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 OSB 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 BT51 OSB?
BT51 OSB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.