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BT51 SUY

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 214,154 miles on the clock, averaging 7,327 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 BT51 SUY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
214,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,327

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading214,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,005
Average per year7,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 SUY 66k103k140k177k214k '05'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,154 miles
Since last MOT+23,005 miles
PASS
Mileage191,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,149 miles
Since last MOT+15,922 miles
PASS
Mileage175,227 miles
Since last MOT+17,327 miles
PASS
Mileage157,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage156,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,182 miles
PASS
Mileage155,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage153,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage150,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage144,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage138,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage133,913 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage130,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage122,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage116,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage108,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage96,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,575 miles
PASS
Mileage81,366 miles
Since last MOT+15,101 miles
PASS
Mileage66,265 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 SUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 SUY

What car is BT51 SUY?

BT51 SUY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 SUY?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 SUY was 214,154 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 SUY passed its MOT?

BT51 SUY has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2026.

Is BT51 SUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 SUY 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 BT51 SUY?

BT51 SUY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.